Exercise Baltic Operations 2023 kicks off in the Baltic Sea [Image 2 of 6]

ESTONIA

06.04.2023

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

TALLINN, Estonia (June 4, 2023) – From left, the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), and Danish Navy Iver Huitfeldt-class frigate HDMS Peter Willemoes (F 362) depart Tallinn, Estonia, June 4, 2023, to participate in Baltic Operations 2023 (BALTOPS 23). BALTOPS 23 is the premier maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. The exercise, led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (Courtesy Photo by Sgt. Martti Kallas (OR-4), Estonian Defence Forces)

• Date Taken: 06.04.2023
• Date Posted: 06.04.2023 10:59
• Photo ID: 7835870
• VIRIN: 230604-N-NO901-2004
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• Location: EE