170714-N-FE442-173 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 14, 2017) French sailors assigned to the French frigate FS Chevalier Paul (D261) observe flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The ship and its carrier strike group are conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matt Matlage/Released)