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Capt. Louis F. Catalina, commanding officer of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) greets Republic of Korea Navy Capt. Shim Mu-sik, commodore, Force Protection Squadron, on the pier upon arriving in Busan, South Korea, Sept. 25, 2025.
250925-N-GL420-2064.JPG Photo By: Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alajia Williams

Sep 30, 2025
BUSAN, South Korea - BUSAN, South Korea (Sept. 25, 2025) – Capt. Louis F. Catalina, commanding officer of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) greets Republic of Korea Navy Capt. Shim Mu-sik, commodore, Force Protection Squadron, on the pier upon arriving in Busan, South Korea, Sept. 25, 2025. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alajia Williams.)


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