Swedish Army Rangers & U.S. Marines Practice Defending Gotland Island | BALTOPS

The Swedish island of Gotland hosted defense drills as part of BALTOPS, an annual United States-led maritime exercise.
As Gotland is vital to securing the Baltic Sea, Swedish troops practice rapidly reinforcing the island during the Baltic Operations (BALTOPS), a US-led maritime exercise.
Situated roughly 100 kilometers off the Swedish coast, Gotland has a commanding view of the Baltic Sea, which makes it strategically vital terrain for the Swedish Armed Forces.
As part of BALTOPS, Swedish soldiers practiced the rapid reinforcement and defense of the island against a simulated enemy, played this year by the United States Marine Corps 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU). Sweden is hosting this year’s exercise, which coincides with the 500th anniversary of the Swedish Navy.
BALTOPS involves forces from 16 countries, with over 45 ships, more than 75 aircraft, and 7,500 personnel participating.
The exercise is led by the US Navy’s Sixth Fleet, headquartered in Italy, with Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO (STRIKFORNATO), based in Portugal, implementing command and control of the exercise.
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[@brianfoley4328]

Usually I'm critical of "Joint Training" as the possibility of that scenario actually playing out is near zero...this one however is an excellent idea. The US Marines have a special relationship in Scandinavia, first with the Norwegians and now with Sweden and Finland. This where the Marines could be a real force multiplier when combined with other regional national forces. This is money well spent and time worth devoting to.

[@user-rt1xt6qm8u]

U.S. Marines & Swedish Army

[@urbansahlin1285]

Welcome ❤

[@onetwo968]

Let's go! Although only the first guys coming off the c130 were rangers, from the video a lot of other forces were involved

[@RiazHussain-eq8iq]

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[@MiguelDLewis]

That was quick.

[@anlerden4851]

very great training for me.🥰😍🤗❤❤❤❤🤍🤍🤍🤍💙💙💙💙💯💪🙏👍

[@calleskurken9025]

I HAVE NO FEAR

[@Richard-qk3xm]

Are NATO troops now going too be based on Gotland Island?

[@onetwo968]

No, it was part of a larger exercise. It's possible it could happen at some point I guess, but it's not happening now

[@yoyoyo19991]

Fury

[@jeanclaudejunior]

Guess what? Sweden has joined NATO and in three days time, its flag will be raised in the NATO HQ. It's a blow to Ruzzian imperialism