260610-N-HI500-1022 LIEPAJA, Latvia (June 10, 2026) - Electronics Technician, Submarine Navigation 1st Class Kenneth Mangahas, left, and Torpedoman's Mate 1st Class Gerardo Gonzalez, assigned to Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Group (UUVGRU) 1, prepare to launch an Iver3 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2026 in Liepaja, Latvia, June 10, 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: | 06.09.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.12.2026 04:20 |
| Photo ID: | 9745053 |
| VIRIN: | 260610-N-HI500-1022 |
| Resolution: | 4673x3115 |
| Size: | 3.45 MB |
| Location: | LIEPAJA, LV |
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