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Ships sail in formation in the Baltic Sea.

Baltic Operations

Ships participating in Exercise Baltic Operations 2023 steam in formation through the Baltic Sea, June 4, 2023. BALTOPS 23 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO which provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen the combined response capability critical to preserving the freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea.

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