Keywords: baltops 16 baltops16 amphibious sweden interoperability usn expeditionary uto baltic sea balticsea uto, sweden utosweden outdoor 160611-N-YM856-073 UTO, Sweden (June 11, 2016) A Swedish Marine with 1st Marine Regiment performs reconnaissance during the tactical exercise phase of BALTOPS 2016. BALTOPS is an annual recurring multinational exercise designed to improve interoperability, enhance flexibility, and demonstrate the resolve of allied and partner nations to defend the Baltic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brittney Cannady/Released) 160611-N-YM856-073 UTO, Sweden (June 11, 2016) A Swedish Marine with 1st Marine Regiment performs reconnaissance during the tactical exercise phase of BALTOPS 2016. BALTOPS is an annual recurring multinational exercise designed to improve interoperability, enhance flexibility, and demonstrate the resolve of allied and partner nations to defend the Baltic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brittney Cannady/Released) |