The amphibious command ship

The amphibious command ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC/JCC 20), foreground, and the Russian navy landing ship Kaliningrad (LSTM 102) are shown under way in the Baltic Sea June 8, 2010, during Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2010. Twelve nations are participating in the 38th iteration of the BALTOPS exercise, which is intended to improve interoperability with partner nations by conducting realistic training both on land and at sea. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jenniffer Rivera, U.S. Navy/Released)