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BUSAN, South Korea (Sept. 25, 2025) – Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Fred Kacher greets Commander, Republic of Korea Fleet Vice Adm. Hwang Seon-woo on the quarterdeck aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) after 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)