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BALTIC SEA

06.19.2019

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Mark Hays 

Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet   

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BALTIC SEA (June 19, 2019) Cmdr. Justin Hodges (right) commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) and crew navigate the approach to the German navy replenishment ship FGS Bonn (A1413) for a replenishment at sea during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 47th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. Gravely is underway on a regularly-scheduled deployment as the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 to conduct maritime operations and provide a continuous maritime capability for NATO in the northern Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mark Andrew Hays/Released)

• Date Taken: 06.19.2019
• Date Posted: 06.20.2019 06:02
• Photo ID: 5509803
• VIRIN: 190619-N-JX484-109
• Resolution: 3404x2266
• Size: 1.46 MB
• Location: BALTIC SEA