A U.S. Navy Sikorsky MH-60R "Seahawk" helicopter assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 48, Det. 3, "Vipers", embarked aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS "Vicksburg" (CG-69), prepares to land aboard the Turkish frigate TCG "Göksu" (F 497), part of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2), to refuel during maritime interdiction training operations as part of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2015. BALTOPS is an annually recurring multinational exercise designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, as well as demonstrate resolve of Allied and partner forces to defend the Baltic region.