191008-N-HX510-0158 NORFOLK (Oct. 8, 2019) Capt. J. Patrick Thompson, center right, executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), speaks with French ambassador to the United States Philippe Etienne, center, and Vice Adm. Andrew Lewis, left, commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet, on the flight deck of John C. Stennis at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Oct. 8, 2019. John C. Stennis is in port conducting routine operations in support of Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jarrod A. Schad/Released)