Naval ships depart Naval Base Kiel-Tirpitzhafen, Germany for exercise Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) June 9, 2019.br br BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 47th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations.br br 190609-M-ZL739-0001 KIEL, Germany (June 09, 2019)br br Credit to : (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl.