Ship's serviceman 3rd Class Christian Bennett and

Ship's serviceman 3rd Class Christian Bennett and electronics technician 3rd Class Sigui M. Howard-Magras, both assigned to U.S. 6th Fleet command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC20), await for colors during the Mount Whitney's approach to Kiel, Germany, during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2014. Now in its 42nd year, BALTOPS is an annual, multinational exercise to enhance maritime capabilities and interoperability, and to support regional stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Luis R. Chavez Jr/Released)