ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 3, 2025) – French sailors direct vehicles off a Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC), assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4, into the well deck of the French Navy amphibious assault ship FS Mistral (L9013) in support 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 2nd Class Derek Cole)
Date Taken: | 05.03.2025 |
Date Posted: | 05.07.2025 14:55 |
Photo ID: | 9021310 |
VIRIN: | 250503-N-AV223-1743 |
Resolution: | 5966x3357 |
Size: | 1.92 MB |
Location: | ATLANTIC OCEAN |
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