BALTIC SEA (June 7, 2018) An assault amphibious vehicle attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) departs the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) during exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2018, June 7, 2018. Exercise Baltic Operations is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jessica L. Dowell)