France takes command of CTF 50 as Charles de Gaulle transits Suez Canal

France has taken command of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command’s Task Force 50 (CTF 50) as aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle transits the Suez Canal and enters the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations on Dec. 7.

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Photo: French Navy

Commander, French Maritime Force, Rear Adm. Rene-Jean Crignola, embarked aboard Charles de Gaulle is the new commander for CTF 50.

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