U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Samuel L. Meyer, the commanding general of Task Force 61/2 (TF 61/2), Brig. Gen. Andrew Priddy, the Chief of Staff for Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO, and Rear Adm. David Walt, the prospective commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, assess the capabilities and weapon systems aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship-aircraft carrier Juan Carlos I with members of the Spanish Navy during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 24 in the Baltic Sea, June 11, 2024. NATO Allies actively work together to defend against peer adversaries in contested environments through integrated exercises and operations that enhance their ability to operate as a cohesive team to ensure appropriate collective posture of deterrence and defense. Exercises like BALTOPS demonstrate that the maritime partnerships of the NATO Alliance, now operating in its seventh decade, remain as robust and relevant as ever. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Josue Marquez)