160430-N-DA737-012 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 30, 2016) The French Marine Nationale light monitoring frigate FS Vend�miaire (F734) conducts a passing exercise with USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). This exercise is part of a larger effort to conduct mutual training on a regular basis. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, John C. Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Jiang/Released)