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060427-N-5961C-009 Persian Gulf (April 27, 2006) – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), French nuclear powered surface vessel FS Charles Degall (R-92), Cassard-class destroyer FS Cassard (D-614), guided missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), and the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) conduct joint operations in the Persian Gulf during a passing exercise (PASSEX). The U.S. and France are part of the coalition effort currently conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the region. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer’s Mate Spike Call (RELEASED)