Protective Plunge

BALTIC SEA (June 11, 2019) A diver attached to Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group One (SNMCMG1) prepares an investigative dive during mine countermeasure exercise in support of Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2019. BALTOPS is an opportunity to promote peace and security through cooperation, collaboration, interoperability, and an unambiguous display of strength in the Baltic region. (NATO photo by CPO Brian Djurslev)

A diver attached to Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 prepares to submerge dive during mine countermeasures training as part of Exercise Baltic Operations in the Baltic Sea, June 11, 2019. The annual exercise gives partner nations an opportunity to promote peace and security through collaboration and interoperability.