Norwegian Navy Chaplain Theodor Svane holds an Eastern Orthodox Liturgy service aboard the Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 24 in the Baltic Sea in June, 2024. NATO chaplains have been cross-decking between U.S., French, Spanish, and Dutch naval ships to provide religious services for servicemembers and participants of BALTOPS 24, ultimately fulfilling their integral role of enhancing the overall spiritual readiness and well-being of service members while strengthening the bonds between allied nations. BALTOPS 24, 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, provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen combined response capabilities critical to preserving freedom of navigation and security in the Baltic Sea. (Courtesy Photo)
Date Taken: | 06.21.2024 |
Date Posted: | 06.27.2024 07:50 |
Photo ID: | 8502133 |
VIRIN: | 240621-F-XX000-1003 |
Resolution: | 1600x1200 |
Size: | 203.26 KB |
Location: | BALTIC SEA |
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