ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 15, 2024) The French navy Mistral-class amphibious assault and command ship FS Tonnerre (L 9014), left, the U.S. Navy Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), and the La Fayette-class frigate FS Guepratte (F 714) transit the Atlantic Ocean in formation during Exercise Chesapeake 2024, June 15, 2024. 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 Danilo Reynoso)