FGS Bayern (F 217)

The German frigate FGS Bayern (F 217) cruises along side the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) during exercises supporting Baltic Operations (BALTOPS), an annual international exercise involving 13 countries. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Mike Banzhaf)

RFS Natoychiviy (DD 610)

Russian destroyer RFS Natoychiviy (DD 610) is currently underway participating in Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2005. In its 33rd year, BALTOPS is a maritime and land international exercise, co-hosted by Latvia and the United States, which includes 11 nations, 4,100 people, 40 ships, 28 aircraft and two submarines in the spirit of "Partnership for Peace (PFP)." BALTOPS 2005 improves interoperability with allies and PFP countries by conducting peace support operations at sea to include a combined amphibious landing and a scenario dealing with potential real world crisis. (Foto: U.S. Navy/Cmdr. Jamie Morrison)

RFS Neutrashimyy (FF 712)

The Russian frigate RFS Neustrashimyy (FF 712) steams through the Baltic Sea during exercises supporting Baltic Operations (BALTOPS). BALTOPS is an annual international exercise involving 13 countries. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Mike Banzhaf)

RFS Neutrashimyy (FF 712)

The Russian frigate RFS Neutrashimyy (FF 712) steams along side the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) while preparing to welcome aboard Adm. Dan Holloway, commander, Carrier Strike Group 12 Rear and other officers. The Gettysburg is supporting Baltic Operations (BALTOPS), an annual international exercise involving 13 countries. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Mike Banzhaf )