130816-N-EZ054-181 DRAGUIGNAN, France (Aug. 16, 2013) Ambassador to France and Monaco Charles Rivkin, left, and Capt. Craig Clapperton, commanding officer of the 7th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), lay a wreath during a ceremony at the Rhone American Cemetery in honor of the 69th anniversary celebration of allied troops landing in Provence during World War II. This visit serves to continue 6th Fleet efforts to build global maritime partnerships with European nations and improve maritime safety and security. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Luis


130816-N-EZ054-181 DRAGUIGNAN, France (Aug. 16, 2013) Ambassador to France and Monaco Charles Rivkin, left, and Capt. Craig Clapperton, commanding officer of the 7th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), lay a wreath during a ceremony at the Rhone American Cemetery in honor of the 69th anniversary celebration of allied troops landing in Provence during World War II. This visit serves to continue 6th Fleet efforts to build global maritime partnerships with European nations and improve maritime safety and security. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Luis Chavez/Released) Laying a wreath 130816-N-EZ054-181


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