Lt. Cmdr. Brendan Danner talks about Task Force 162.40's contributions to 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. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel James Lanari, with footage provided by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Matthew Fink, Mass Communication Specialist Chief Arif Patani, and U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aidan Hekker /Released)