Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, and Mayor of New Orleans Mitch Landrieu officially welcomes military officials from foreign navies as their respective commands conduct a port visit in support of Fleet Week New Orleans 2012. In addition, the ceremony commemorated the start of the bicentennial celebration of the War of 1812. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 1st Class Jason Heavner)