BALTIC SEA (June 08, 2016).
A Landing Craft, Air Cushion returns to the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) with Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV) June 8, 2016. The AAV's were used to conduct exercises during BALTOPS 2016 (BALTOPS). BALTOPS is an annually recurring multinational exercise designed to enhance flexibility and interoperability, and demonstrate the capability and resolve of allied and partner forces to defend the Baltic region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tracey Bannister/Released). Original public domain image from Flickr