NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (June 17, 2024) The French navy Mistral-class amphibious assault and command ship FS Tonnerre (L9014) and La Fayette-class frigate FS Guepratte (F 714) arrive at Naval Station Norfolk, June 17, 2024, for a port visit following Exercise Chesapeake 24. Exercise Chesapeake is a U.S.-French bilateral amphibious exercise designed to improve interoperability between nations, increase readiness and enhance naval integration. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Maxwell Orlosky)