BALTIC SEA (June 15, 2024) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Josue Orozco, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), stands next to a Spanish Navy AV-8 Harrier before being unchained from the ship’s flight deck, during a cross-deck evolution as part of Baltic Operations 2024 (BALTOPS 24) in the Baltic Sea June 15, 2024. Wasp is conducting operations in the Baltic Sea in support of the exercise Baltic Operations 2024 (BALTOPS 24) as the flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG)-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC). BALTOPS 24 is the premier maritime focused military 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keresea Illenye)
Date Taken: | 06.15.2024 |
Date Posted: | 06.17.2024 14:47 |
Photo ID: | 8480821 |
VIRIN: | 240615-N-JY783-1108 |
Resolution: | 5919x3946 |
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Location: | BALTIC SEA |
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