ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 19, 2017) Capt. Douglas Kunzman, commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON), 9, Capt. Geoffroy Roussel, commanding officer of the French navy Cassard-class anti-air destroyer Jean Bart (FFG 0615), Capt. Xavier Breitel, commanding officer of the French navy Aquitaine-class anti-submarine warfare destroyer Auvergne (D654) and Rear Adm. Bill Byrne, commander, Carrier Strike Group 11, pose for a photo aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in the region,
ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 19, 2017) Capt. Douglas Kunzman, commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON), 9, Capt. Geoffroy Roussel, commanding officer of the French navy Cassard-class anti-air destroyer Jean Bart (FFG 0615), Capt. Xavier Breitel, commanding officer of the French navy Aquitaine-class anti-submarine warfare destroyer Auvergne (D654) and Rear Adm. Bill Byrne, commander, Carrier Strike Group 11, pose for a photo aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is currently deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in the region, the ship and strike group are conducting maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, preserve freedom of navigation, and maintain the free flow of commerce. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elesia K. Patten/Released)
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