150605-N-IY633-340 GDYNIA, Poland (June 5, 2015) – From left; Commanding Officer, Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) flagship USS Vicksburg (CG 69), Capt. Lyle Hall; Commander, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, Vice Adm. James Foggo; Commander, SNMG2, Rear Adm. Brad Williamson; and Commander, Maritime Operations Centre-Maritime Component Command, Vice Adm. Stanislaw Zarychta; cut a cake during a reception held aboard Vicksburg during SNMG2’s port visit to the city in preparation for exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS). 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)