160430-N-MY174-145 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) during routine flight operations. 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 Seaman Tomas Compian/Released)