Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) 2011, commenced June 5. During the operations, BALTRON ships are focusing their efforts on some of these hazardous areas. So far, they found several pieces of old ordnance, even while searching for newly-deployed practice mines.

“It’s very impressive to see first hand how the Baltic nations work together for a common goal,” said Lt. Bobby Gillenwater , CSG 8 explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) officer. “While the United States Navy has recently been focusing on ground EOD efforts, the Baltic nations have really become proficient in surface and underwater mine counter measures.” [mappress] Source: navy, June 15, 2011;