Keywords: 2016 baltops2016 baltic sea balticsea expeditionary mine counter measures expeditionaryminecountermeasures finnish coastal rangers finnishcoastalrangers german coastal defense company 3rd platoon germancoastaldefensecompany3rdplatoon german sea battalion germanseabattalion sweden swedish marines swedishmarines us navy usnavy us navy reservists usnavyreservists uto people outdoor 160612-N-PF515-005 UTO, Sweden (June 12, 2016) A U.S. Marine inspects a weapon belonging to a Finnish Coastal Ranger during the tactical exercise phase of BALTOPS 2016, June 12. 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 1st Class America A. Henry/ Released) 160612-N-PF515-005 UTO, Sweden (June 12, 2016) A U.S. Marine inspects a weapon belonging to a Finnish Coastal Ranger during the tactical exercise phase of BALTOPS 2016, June 12. 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 1st Class America A. Henry/ Released) |