Pictures: Marine Nationale (French Navy) and US Navy joint Aircraft Carriers deployment

131229-N-ZZ999-378 GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 29, 2013) The French navy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91), left, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), right, conduct an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8). Charles de Gaulle is conducting operations with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.s. Navy photo courtesy of the French navy by Frederic Duplouich/Released)

131229-N-ZZ999-379 GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 29, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), left, and the French navy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91), right, conduct an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8). Charles de Gaulle is conducting operations with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of the French navy by Frederic Duplouich/Released)

131229-N-ZZ999-473 GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 29, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), foreground, conducts an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Arctic (T-AOE 8). Bulkeley is part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of the French navy by Frederic Duplouich/Released)

131230-N-PW661-024 ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 30, 2013) The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) sails in formation with the French destroyer Jean de Vienne (D 643), center, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) during a combined live-fire exercise. Mason is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rob Aylward/Released)

131230-N-PW661-029 ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 30, 2013) Ensign Megan Lee verifies the range is clear from the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) prior to a combined live-fire exercise with the French destroyer Jean de Vienne (D 643), center, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84). Mason is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rob Aylward/Released)

131230-N-PW661-030 ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 30, 2013) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Royce Fletcher engages an inflatable buoy target with an M-240 machine gun from the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) during a combined live-fire exercise with the French destroyer Jean de Vienne (D 643) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84). Mason is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rob Aylward/Released)

131230-N-PW661-033 ARABIAN SEA (Dec. 30, 2013) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel Thomas engages an inflatable buoy target with a MK 38 Mod 2, 25mm machine gun from the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) during a combined live-fire exercise with the French destroyer Jean de Vienne (D 643) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84). Mason is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rob Aylward/Released)

131230-N-ZZ999-015 GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 30, 2013) Capt. Pierre Vandier, commanding officer, FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91), left; speaks with Rear Adm. Kevin M. Sweeney, commander, Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, on the bridge of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. The Charles de Gaulle, flagship for Task Force 473, is conducting operations with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (French navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Bruno Gaudry/Released)

131230-N-ZZ999-018 GULF OF OMAN (Dec. 30, 2013) Capt. Pierre Vandier, commanding officer, FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91), left; and Rear Adm. Eric Chaperon, commander Task Force 473, right; brief Rear Adm. Kevin M. Sweeney, commander, Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, on operations aboard the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. The Charles de Gaulle, flagship for Task Force 473, is conducting operations with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (French navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Bruno Gaudry/Released)

140101-N-PW661-035 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 1, 2014) A French sailor, assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the French destroyer Jean de Vienne (D 643), climbs a pilot’s ladder tended by Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Douglas Sinclair, left, and Ensign Timothy McDaniel, the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason’s (DDG 87) 1st Lt., during a combined VBSS exercise. Mason is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rob Aylward/Released)

140101-N-PW661-037 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 1, 2014) Chief Gunner’s Mate James Bangert, left, inspects the weapons of French sailors, assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the French destroyer Jean de Vienne (D 643), during a combined VBSS exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Mason is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rob Aylward/Released)

140101-N-PW661-040 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 1, 2014) French sailors, assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the French destroyer Jean de Vienne (D 643), communicate with their team mates on the starboard bridge wing of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) during a combined VBSS exercise. Mason is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rob Aylward/Released)

140101-N-PW661-042 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 1, 2014) A French sailor, assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the French destroyer Jean de Vienne (D 643), left, interviews Lt. j.g. Jeffrey Fasoli, the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason’s (DDG 87) ordnance officer, in the pilot house during a combined VBSS exercise. Mason is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rob Aylward/Released)

140101-N-PW661-046 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 1, 2014) Cmdr. Wilson Marks, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87), welcomes French sailors, assigned to the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard the French destroyer Jean de Vienne (D 643), during a combined VBSS exercise. Mason is deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rob Aylward/Released)

140101-N-ZZ999-004 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 1, 2014) A French navy Lynx helicopter from the anti-submarine destroyer FS Jean de Vienne (D643) conducts operations on the guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). Jean de Vienne, part of French Task Force 473, is conducting operations with ships assigned to Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo by French navy/Released)

140102-N-ZZ999-001 GULF OF OMAN (Jan 2, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), front, is underway alongside the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91). Bulkeley, part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is conducting operations with ships assigned to French Task Force 473 to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by French Chief Petty Officer Francois Marcel/Released)

140102-N-ZZ999-002 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 2, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), front, is underway alongside the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91). Bulkeley, part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is conducting operations with ships assigned to French Task Force 473 to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by French Chief Petty Officer Francois Marcel/Released)

140102-N-ZZ999-003 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 2, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), top, is underway alongside the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91). Bulkeley, part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is conducting operations with ships assigned to French Task Force 473 to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by French Chief Petty Officer Francois Marcel/Released)

140102-N-ZZ999-004 GULF OF OMAN (Jan 2, 2014) The guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), background, sails alongside the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91). The Charles de Gaulle, flagship for Task Force 473, is conducting operations with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (French navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Francois Marcel/Released)

140102-N-ZZ999-198 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 2, 2014) The French NAVY aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91) launches a Rafale marine jet as the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) is underway in the background. Charles de Gaulle, flagship for Task Force 473, is conducting operations with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.(U.S. Navy photo courtesy of the French navy by Chief Petty Officer Frederic Duplouich/Released)

140102-N-ZZ999-261 GULF OF OMAN (Jan 2, 2014) An Alouette III helicopter assigned to the 35th squadron of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91) hovers near the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84). Bulkeley, part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is conducting operations with ships assigned to French Task Force 473 to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (French navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Frederic Duplouich/Released)

140103-N-CL550-071 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 3, 2014) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) sails alongside the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle , flagship for Task Force 473. Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is conducting operations with Task Force 473 to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor M. DiMartino/Released)

140103-N-CL550-332 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 3, 2014) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) sails alongside the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550). Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is conducting operations with Task Force 473 to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor M. DiMartino/Released)

140103-N-CL550-334 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 3, 2014) The guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) sails ahead of the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550) and the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is conducting operations with Task Force 473 to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor M. DiMartino/Released)

140103-N-CL550-491 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 3, 2014) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) sail alongside the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550) and the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, flagship for Task Force 473. Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is conducting operations with Task Force 473 to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor M. DiMartino/Released)

140103-N-CL550-634 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 3, 2014) The French navy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, flagship for Task Force 473, is underway with the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the Italian navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550). Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is conducting operations with Task Force 473 to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor M. DiMartino/Released)

140103-N-CL550-708 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 3, 2014) The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) sails alongside the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, flagship for Task Force 473. Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is conducting operations with Task Force 473 to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor M. DiMartino/Released)

140103-N-CL550-740 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 3, 2014) The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, flagship for Task Force 473 sails alongside the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is conducting operations with Task Force 473 to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor M. DiMartino/Released)

140103-N-QI228-508 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 3, 2014) The Italian navy aircraft carrier ITS Cavour (CVH 550), front, the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and the French navy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R 91), conduct operations in the Gulf of Oman. Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is conducting operations with Task Force 473 to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan M. Schumacher/Released)