200624-M-IR130-1284 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 24, 2020) The French navy amphibious assault ship FS Mistral (L9013) is underway in the vicinity of the U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), June 24, 2020. The Bataan is conducting operations in U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interest in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gary Jayne III/Released)