260608-N-HI500-1075 LIEPAJA, Latvia (June 8, 2026) - Electronics Technician, Submarine Navigation 1st Class Kenneth Mangahas, right, assigned to Commander, Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Group (UUVGRU) 1, and Construction Mechanic 1st Class Tyler Giles, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) One Construction Dive Detachment Charlie (CDD/C), prepare to launch an Iver3 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2026 in Liepaja, Latvia, June 8, 2026. BALTOPS 2026, the premiere maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Sea region, 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 1st Class Brandie Nuzzi)
| Date Taken: | 06.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.19.2026 15:30 |
| Photo ID: | 9736165 |
| VIRIN: | 260608-N-HI500-1075 |
| Resolution: | 5273x3515 |
| Size: | 4.17 MB |
| Location: | LIEPAJA, LV |
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