Boeing P-8 Poseidon that arrived to Germany

Members of the U.S. Navy de-board a Boeing P-8 Poseidon that arrived on the flightline of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 5, 2015. The aircraft, which departed from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla., is in Europe to participate in BALTOPS 2015, an annual allied interoperability exercise that will allow ground, maritime and air forces from participating nations to demonstrate air defense, maritime interdiction, anti-subsurface warfare, mine countermeasures, and amphibious operations in a joint environment to ensure regional security.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gustavo Castillo/Released)

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