Michael sent some pictures of his time in France, and while the ship was travelling through the Suez Canal:
Above: The flight deck of the U.S.S. Eisenhower off the coast of France.
Above: Michael in France next to some fountain that he apparently VERY fond of. Nikki got two postcards with this fountain on them. (And yes, Michael has been informed that dress shirts and backpacks don't mix.)
Above, either the entrance or exit to the Suez Canal. Don't know for sure since Michael doesn't know how to work the caption function on his laptop. 
Above, Michael on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Eisenhower while it travelled through the Suez Canal.
Above: patrols guarding the U.S.S. Eisenhower in the Suez Canal. This picture was taken from the flight deck and shows exactly how narrow the Suez Canal is.
Above: A Prowler taped up to prevent sand from entering/damaging the airplane while the U.S.S. Eisenhower transited the Suez Canal.