Rear Adm. Karl-Wilhelm Bollow, left, German defense attache, and Vice Adm. Mel Williams Jr., commander of U.S. 2nd Fleet, sign a mutual declaration of intent regarding the German navy frigate FGS Hessen. Hessen is preparing to get underway from Wilhelmshaven, Germany, en route to the U.S. to conduct port visits and become a part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.