180611-N-PF515-007 BALTIC SEA, Denmark (June 11, 2018) The spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7) participates in mine countermeasure exercises in the Baltic Sea during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe that is designed to enhance the flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist America A. Henry/Released)