U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan Courture, an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to 1st EOD Company, investigates a simulated explosive hazard during route clearance training as part of exercise 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)
Date Taken: | 06.06.2023 |
Date Posted: | 06.13.2023 15:00 |
Photo ID: | 7853906 |
VIRIN: | 230606-M-HP224-2639 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 11.07 MB |
Location: | PUTLOS, SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN, DE |
Web Views: | 58 |
Downloads: | 2 |
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