WASHINGTON (June 13, 2023) Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy, Vice Adm. Gene Black, hosts French Chief of International Relations, Rear Adm. Jean-Mathieu Rey, for the second iteration of the annual U.S.-French bilateral Strategic Dialogue at the Pentagon, June 13, 2023. The dialogue built upon the U.S. Navy and French Marine Nationale Strategic Interoperability Framework with the goal of enhancing high-end warfighting interoperability. The Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy is the principal advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations on Navy strategies, plans and policies, including planning and coordinating the global employment of naval forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vincent E. Zline)