ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 2, 2025) — Cmdr. Matuwo I. Olufokunbi, Commanding Officer of the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51), and Cmdr. Beth-Ann Martin, Executive Officer, pose for a photo with French Navy cadets during a simulated replenishment-at-sea with the French Navy frigate FS Surcouf (F711) in the background as part of Exercise Chesapeake 2025. Exercise Chesapeake 2025 is a bilateral U.S.–French naval exercise in the U.S. 2nd Fleet area of operations that underscores the commitment to interoperability, maritime readiness, and shared values. The exercise is taking place as the U.S. Navy is celebrating 250 years of warfighting excellence and securing peace and stability alongside the French Navy, setting the scene for joint amphibious operations with the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Clay M. Whaley)
Date Taken: | 05.02.2025 |
Date Posted: | 05.05.2025 14:04 |
Photo ID: | 9015481 |
VIRIN: | 250502-N-CW427-1289 |
Resolution: | 5252x3724 |
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Location: | US |
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