150604-N-IY633-010 GDYNIA, Poland (June 4, 2015) – Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) flagship USS Vicksburg (CG 69) Operations Officer, Lt. James Hostetler, observes from the Vicksburg’s bridge as the ship prepares to moor in Gdynia for a port visit in preparation for exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2015. BALTOPS is an annually reoccurring multinational exercise designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, as well as demonstrate resolve of Allied and partner forces to defend the Baltic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)