U.S. Ambassador to France and Monaco Charles H. Rivkin, left, and Capt. Craig Clapperton, commanding officer of the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), carry a wreath during a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the 69th anniversary celebration of allied troops landing in Provence during World War II. The visit serves to continue U.S. 6th Fleet efforts to build global maritime partnerships with European nations and improve maritime safety and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Luis R. Chavez Jr./Released)