150207-N-IY633-342 SPLIT, Croatia (Feb. 7, 2015) – From left; Commander, Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2), Rear Adm. Brad Williamson; Ambassador of Canada to Croatia, Her Excellency Louise LaRocque; Chief Defence Inspector, Republic of Croatia, Lt. Gen. Mirko Šundov; Commander, Croatian Navy, Rear Adm. Predrag Stipanovic; and Commanding Officer, SNMG2 flagship USS Vicksburg (CG 69) Capt. Lyle Hall, cut the cake at a reception held aboard Vicksburg. SNMG2 is a multinational integrated force that projects a constant and visible reminder of the Alliance’s solidarity and cohesion afloat and provides the Alliance with a continuous maritime capability to perform a wide range of tasks, including exercises and real-world operations in periods of crisis and conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Amanda S. Kitchner/Released)