SeaWaves Magazine

Although the last avisos are preparing to retire, and some are sailing their final nautical miles, the crew spirit remains, the Aviso Spirit endures. "Esprit Aviso" is a book that recounts the initiatory journey of a reserve artist, Axel Pivet, tasked with painting the elusive: the spirit of a crew, the Aviso Spirit.

Lt. Joshua James stands the surface warfare coordinator watch during combat systems training team scenarios aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), May 18, 2026. Gonzalez is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to support the war fighting effectiveness, lethality and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and defend U.S., Allied and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mark Peña)