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US Navy Commander Carrier Strike Group 2 Visited French Navy Frigate Chevalier Paul
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By Mass Communication Specialist Hank Gettys, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Public Affairs
Commander, Carrier Strike Group 2 (CCSG-2) Rear Adm. Kenneth Whitesell visited French frigate FS Chevalier Paul (D621), July 14. The visit, held on Bastille Day, promoted interoperability and U.S.-French commitment to stability in the Europe and Africa regions during Operation Inherent Resolve. |
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 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 14, 2017) Rear Adm. Kenneth Whitesell, left, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2, speaks with Capt. Hugues Laine, commanding officer of the French navy frigate FS Chevalier Paul (D621), aboard Chevalier Paul. The visit, held on Bastille Day, promotes interoperability and the U.S.-French commitment to stability in the Europe and Africa regions. The carrier strike group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hank Gettys/Released) |
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"Our French allies have shown warfighting credibility and commitment in our fight against ISIS," said Whitesell. "They are an important member of our team and getting to meet their crew and see first-hand the good work they do was an invaluable experience."
While aboard the ship, Whitesell toured workspaces, reviewed the ships capabilities, met with Sailors, and viewed a Bastille Day parade broadcast with the ship's commanding officer, Capt. Hugues Laine. "Bastille Day is about freedom and presented a perfect backdrop for this visit as we and our allies work to promote freedom and prosperity in the region," said Whitesell. "The United States and France have a long history as champions of freedom. Today is the 100th anniversary of America joining WWI on French soil, and we marched alongside our friends in the Bastille Day parade along the Champs-Elysees, reviewed by Presidents Trump and Macron. Today we celebrate both our history of independence and our commitment to a global future of freedom." The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. More information about Chevalier Paul at this link. |
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Our video report aboard Chevalier Paul recorded in December 2016
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