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PUTLOS, Germany (June 8, 2017) Construction Mechanic 2nd Class Steven Montgomery, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 1, directs an amphibious assault vehicle during exercise BALTOPS 17 in Putlos, Germany. BALTOPS 17 is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region and one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe. (Photo by Builder 3rd Class Alexa Trafton/170608-N-JQ001-013)