US, Philippine Navies Sail from Manila Bay

| USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Public Affairs | March 19, 2019

US, Philippine Navies Sail from Manila Bay

Crew members aboard the Philippine navy frigate BRP Ramon Alcaraz (FF 16) wave goodbye to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) at the conclusion of a maritime cooperative activity in the South China Sea, March 19, 2019. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific Region. (Photo by MC2 Adam K. Thomas)

U.S., Philippine Navies Conduct Cooperative Deployment as Flagship Arrives in Manila

U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives for a port visit to Manila, Philippines. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy, and as 7th Fleet command ship, is responsible for fostering relationships within the Indo-Pacific Region. (Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dylan C )

SOUTH CHINA SEA -- U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) conducted a maritime cooperative activity with Philippine Navy (PN) vessel BRP Ramon Alcaraz (FF 16), March 19.

Following Blue Ridge’s port visit to Manila in which 7th Fleet-Philippine Navy staff talks were held, the routine drills strengthened both navies’ ability to communicate, maneuver and operate together. The U.S. and Philippine navies routinely conduct engagements, exercises and port visits like this and have done so for decades.

"I couldn't be prouder of the relationships we've built with our allies in the Philippines," said USS Blue Ridge Commanding Officer Capt. Eric Anduze. "Having the opportunity to work closely with them at sea only strengthens our crew's ability to operate in the Indo-Pacific."

Exercises like MTA Sama Sama, Balikatan, SEACAT and RIMPAC enhance maritime cooperation between both navies, while annual missions like Pacific Partnership bolster humanitarian assistance disaster relief (HADR) capabilities.

Blue Ridge recently completed a nearly two-year extended dry-dock selected restricted availability period and numerous certifications, to ensure she remains ready to provide security in the Indo-Pacific region. Blue Ridge is commanded by Capt. Eric Anduze and serves under Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7/Task Force 76, the Navy's only forward-deployed amphibious force.

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