Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) prepare to render honors to the French navy Floreal-class light-surveillance frigate Nivose (F732).

PORT LOUIS, Mauritius (Sep. 29, 2014) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) prepare to render honors to the French navy Floreal-class light-surveillance frigate Nivose (F732). James E. Williams, homeported in Norfolk, Va., is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Michael Scarborough) File# 140929-N-GS541-005