Ships, planes and hundreds of Marines attacked a beachfront off the Baltic Sea this week, in an impressive show of force. This multinational, maritime excess is a U.S. led, NATO exercise held every year. BALTOPS 2015 has taken place across Poland, Sweden, Germany and throughout the Baltic Sea. The exercise is designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, as well as demonstrate the resolve of allied and partner forces to defend the Baltic region. A total of 49 ships, 61 aircraft, one submarine from 17 NATO nations and partner nations are participating, including a combined landing force of 700 Swedish, Finnish, UK and US troops. Includes sound bites from Vice Admiral James G. Foggo, III

Commander, 6TH Fleet; Sgt. Natallie Melon, 204TH Amphibious Company, Finnish Marines and Rear Admiral Roy Kitchener, Chief of Staff, Striking and Support forces, NATO. Also available in high definition.