160616-N-QY430-009 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 16, 2016) Ships assigned to the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and the Italian navy participate in the Flotta Verde exercise as part of the Great Green Fleet initiative. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rafael Martie/Released)