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U.S. 7th Fleet Holds Staff Talks and Reinforces Partnership with Indonesian Navy

Vice Adm. Bill Merz, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, and Rear Adm. Didik Setiyono, assistant chief of the Indonesian Navy for Operations, is briefed during staff talks aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) October 11, 2019. The Indonesian Navy’s visit to U.S. 7th Fleet headquarters is highlighted by this year’s marking of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the United States and Indonesia.

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Community Leaders Embark Blue Ridge as 7th Fleet Flagship Returns to Guam

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jaquan Allen, from Elizabeth City, N.C., gives Guam community leaders a tour of the ship's forecastle during a distinguished visitor embarking as the U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives for a port visit. 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.

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190506-N-NI298-027 SINGAPORE (May 6, 2019) – The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked staff arrive in Singapore for a scheduled port visit. During the visit, Blue Ridge Sailors will have the opportunity to experience local culture, host military-to-military engagements and build relationships through music and public service activities. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristin Barth)

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7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge Strengthens Maritime Partnership in Indonesia

Capt. Eric J. Anduze, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) answers questions from media representatives following the ship's arrival in Jakarta, for a port visit. During the visit, Blue Ridge and Commander, 7th Fleet Sailors will engage in local culture, host military-to-military engagements, and build relationships through music and public service activities throughout Jakarta. 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.

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7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge Arrives in Hong Kong

U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives for a port visit in Hong Kong. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as U.S. 7th Fleet command ship, is operating in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific Region.

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7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge Strengthens Alliance in Thailand

U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives for a port visit to Laem Chabang, Thailand. 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.

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U.S. Navy Ships, Aircraft Arrive in Malaysia for LIMA Exhibition

U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives for a port visit in Langkawi, Malaysia, March 25, 2019. 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.

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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.

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7th Fleet Command Ship USS Blue Ridge Visits Otaru, Japan

U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Otaru for a port visit. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy, and as 7th Fleet command ship, is responsible for fostering relationships within the Indo-Asia Pacific Region.

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7th Fleet Leadership Welcomes Marine Forces Japan aboard USS Blue Ridge

Lt. Gen. Eric M. Smith, Commanding General, III Marine Expeditionary Force, tours 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while the ship is moored at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Sep. 18. Lt. Gen. Eric M. Smith, who took command in August, met with USS Blue Ridge commanding officer, Capt. Brett E. Crozier, to gain a better understanding of fleet operations and build relationships with senior leadership. Blue Ridge is in a final upkeep and training phase in preparation to become fully mission capable for operations

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7th Fleet Leadership Welcomes U.S. Forces Korea aboard USS Blue Ridge

Commander Seventh Fleet Adm. Phil G. Sawyer greets Commander United States Forces Korea, Gen. Vincent K. Brooks during a visit aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC19). Brooks visited Blue Ridge to meet with Sawyer to discuss responsibilities, operations and scheduled events within the area of operations.

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USS Blue Ridge Departs Shanghai

SHANGHAI (May 10, 2016) - Commanding Officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), Capt. Matt Paradise, looks on from the starboard bridge wing as the ship departs Shanghai. Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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US Navy and PLAN Officials Meet During USS Blue Ridge's Port Visit in Shanghai

SHANGHAI (May 7, 2016) - Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, his staff take part in a roundtable discussion with Rear Adm. Wang Hai, deputy commander of the People's Liberation Army (Navy) and his staff at Shanghai Naval Garrison Headquarters. The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in the Indo-Asia Pacific to build partnerships for the security and stability of the region.

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7th Fleet commander, USS Blue Ridge welcomed in Shanghai

SHANGHAI (May 6, 2016) - Commander U.S. 7th Fleet, Adm. Joseph Aucoin, is greeted on the pier by the People's Liberation Army (Navy) during a welcoming ceremony in Shanghai. Blue Ridge is conducting a regularly scheduled port visit during its patrol of the 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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Blue Ridge Makes Port Call in Goa

160408-N-NM917-137 GOA, India (April 8, 2016) - Lt. j.g. Yoel Mejiadiaz, attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), throws heaving line to a tug boat as the ship arrives in Goa, India. Blue Ridge is conducting a regularly scheduled port visit during its patrol of the 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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Blue Ridge Makes Port Call in Goa

GOA, India (April 8, 2016) - Commanding Officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), Capt. Matt Paradise, is welcomed to Goa by a ceremonial representative from the Indian Navy. It is customary for a ship conducting a port call in India to be greeted by a ceremonial member of their service to their country. Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

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Blue Ridge Departs Mumbai

INDIAN OCEAN (April 7, 2016) - Seaman Devan Erichsen, right, attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), prepares to cast off a line. Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

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USS Blue Ridge Conducting Port Visit in Mumbai

MUMBAI, India (April 3, 2016) - USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Mumbai for a port visit, the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship's first to India in 11 years. The Blue Ridge team consists of more than 900 members, including embarked 7th Fleet staff, Marines from Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific (FASTPAC) and the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12.

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Blue Ridge Completes Spring Patrol

In this file photo, the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), steams in the Indian Ocean while departing Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 31, 2016. Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

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USS Blue Ridge operations

160324-N-TV402-080 BAY OF BENGAL (March 24, 2016) - The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) steams along the Bay of Bengal. Blue Ridge is currently on patrol ensuring the safety and security of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Timothy Hale RELEASED)

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