150410-N-NN332-069 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 10, 2015)
150410-N-NN332-069 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 10, 2015) - Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Brandon Gorman leads a skit for Sailors from Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet staff and flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCCC 19) during a Sexu... More
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Christopher Thibodeau,
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Christopher Thibodeau, left, relays information to damage control central during a damage control training scenario aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy... More
Vice Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet,
Vice Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, returns aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) after visiting USS Chung-Hoon. Blue Ridge is on patrol in the South China Sea with Marines from... More
150604-N-NN332-050 YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 4, 2015) --
150604-N-NN332-050 YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 4, 2015) -- Hospital Corpsman 3rd Classes Elizabeth Haynes and Andrew Hendrix set up emergency medical supplies on board the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) du... More
Musician 3rd Class Christa Vernon, Musician 3rd Class
Musician 3rd Class Christa Vernon, Musician 3rd Class Zachary Buckwash, Musician 3rd Class Daniel Webber and Musician 3rd Class Gabriel Brown of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band's Pacific Ambassadors perform at Hong Kon... More
Fire Controlman 3rd Class Andres Velandia changes the
Fire Controlman 3rd Class Andres Velandia changes the barrel of a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in... More
Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Jason Ellis, assigned
Aviation Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Jason Ellis, assigned to the Golden Hawks of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC-12), transports an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagsh... More
Sailors from the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge
Sailors from the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) interact with children during a visit to Child at Street 11 for a community service project. Blue Ridge port visits represent an opportunity to p... More
A 25mm machine gun is fired during a live-fire exercise
A 25mm machine gun is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared Harral/ Released)
Vice Adm. Robert L. Thomas Jr., commander, U.S. 7th
Vice Adm. Robert L. Thomas Jr., commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, center, hosts Adm. Nguyen Van Hien, commander, Vietnam People's Navy, center-right, and senior members of his staff aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS ... More
Sailors prepare for a live-fire exercise at sunset
Sailors prepare for a live-fire exercise at sunset aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in the East China Sea with embarked 7th Fleet staff. (U.S. Navy photo... More
Damage Controlman 1st Class Nathan Alberti gives training
Damage Controlman 1st Class Nathan Alberti gives training to sailors during a "Crash and Smash" emergency drill aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Spe... More
USS Blue Ridge community service project
Chief Quartermaster Andrey Mihaylovski interacts with a child during a U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) community service project at Child at Street 11. Blue Ridge port visits represent an opport... More
Sailors from the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge
Sailors from the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) interact with children during a visit to Child at Street 11 for a community service project. Blue Ridge port visits represent an opportunity to p... More
Completing sea trials - Two men in military uniforms are looking at so...
U.S. Navy Ensign Daniel Burnett, right, and Ensign Kevin Richardson search for surface contacts on the bridge aboard the U.S. 7th command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ship pulls approaches Fleet Activiti... More
A 25mm machine gun is fired during a live-fire exercise
A 25mm machine gun is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared Harral/ Released)
Chief Warrant Officer Shawn Thomas salutes the national
Chief Warrant Officer Shawn Thomas salutes the national ensign during morning colors aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge port visits represent an opportunity to promote peace and... More
Ship's Serviceman Seaman Apprentice William Wilsontriana
Ship's Serviceman Seaman Apprentice William Wilsontriana loads a .50-caliber machine gun while Fire Controlman 2nd Class Ivan Gavlez gives instructions during a live-fire exercise aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flag... More
USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) prepares to pull alongside
USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) prepares to pull alongside USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) for a replenishment at sea. Blue Ridge is permanently forward deployed and is currently on patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Commun... More
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Trucquynh Hua, center, instructs
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Trucquynh Hua, center, instructs Operations Specialist Seaman Austin Barrentine, left, on proper baton strike techniques during a Security Reaction Force-Basic (SRF-B) class held aboard... More
Commanding Officer Capt. Richard McCormack talks with
Commanding Officer Capt. Richard McCormack talks with students from St. John Bosco Parish Pugad on the flight deck of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a port visit to Manila. Blue Ridge po... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter launches from the flight
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter launches from the flight deck of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during vertical replenishment (VERTREP) training. Blue Ridge is on patrol in the South China Sea wi... More
Chief Warrant Officer Donald Ling observes from the
Chief Warrant Officer Donald Ling observes from the bridge as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) arrives in Hong Kong. Blue Ridge port visits represent an opportunity to promote peace and stability... More
USS Blue Ridge operations
The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge transits the South China Sea. Blue Ridge is on patrol in the South China Sea with Marines from Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Pacific and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet st... More
Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Ryan White
Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Ryan White talks to Filippino students about an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a port visit to Manila. Blue Ridg... More
U.S. Seventh Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)
U.S. Seventh Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departs Thailand after being anchored in the Gulf of Thailand for a three-day visit. Blue Ridge is on patrol in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region with embarked 7th... More
150604-N-NN332-028 YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 4, 2015) --
150604-N-NN332-028 YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 4, 2015) -- Sailors from Naval Medical Center San Diego transport surgical supplies to the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an Emergency Resuscitative Su... More
Security Reaction Force-Basic class
U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 1st Class Trucquynh Hua, right, instructs Electronics Technician 3rd Class Alexander Elfers, left, on proper baton strike techniques during a Security Reaction Force-Basic (SRF-B) class... More
Engineman 3rd Class Garrett Walshaw conducts a clear
Engineman 3rd Class Garrett Walshaw conducts a clear and bright test during evening flight quarters on the flight deck of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19). Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in th... More
Sailors assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue
Sailors assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) participate in tennis drills with children from Timor-Leste Kid's Tennis while the ship visits Dili, Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste. Blue ... More
Sailors man the rails as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS
Sailors man the rails as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Jakarta, Indonesia. Blue Ridge port visits strengthen positive military-to-military relationships based on common interests re... More
Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Konadu Amopoku, assigned
Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Konadu Amopoku, assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), moves the ball past defenders during a friendly soccer match against members of the Indonesian militar... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Erin Gallivan,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Erin Gallivan, assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWELVE (HSC-12) Detachment ONE (DET ONE), inspects an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard U.S... More
Sailors aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge
Sailors aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) move food and supplies while conducting a vertical replenishment at sea with USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204). Blue Ridge is permanently forward deploy... More
Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Shiek Gayares puts out
Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Shiek Gayares puts out a simulated fire during a "Crash and Smash" emergency drill aboard out a U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communicat... More
Sailors prepare to launch an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter
Sailors prepare to launch an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the flight deck of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in the East China Sea with embarked 7th Fleet st... More
Sailors fire 9 mm pistols during a live-fire exercise
Sailors fire 9 mm pistols during a live-fire exercise on the flight deck aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), U.S. 7th Fleet flagship. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Se... More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Saurya Shah, right, takes the
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Saurya Shah, right, takes the helm as U.S. Seventh Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departs Thailand. Blue Ridge is on patrol in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region with embarked 7th Flee... More
Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Kyle Frost secures
Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Kyle Frost secures an SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter to the flight deck of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Se... More
Damage Controlman 1st Class Joni Abando, right, instructs
Damage Controlman 1st Class Joni Abando, right, instructs Culinary Specialist 1st Class Zachary Brown, center, on team leader responsibilities during a damage control drill aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship US... More
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Trucquynh Hua, right, instructs
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Trucquynh Hua, right, instructs Sailors on proper baton strike techniques during a Security Reaction Force-Basic (SRF-B) class held aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19... More
Sailors from U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge
Sailors from U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), run on treadmills during the physical readiness test (PRT). Blue Ridge is in a Selective Restricted Availability (SRA) for scheduled routine mainten... More
A 25mm machine gun is fired during a live-fire exercise
A 25mm machine gun is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared Harral/ Released)
Jeffrey Bleich, U.S. ambassador to Australia, makes
Jeffrey Bleich, U.S. ambassador to Australia, makes remarks during a U.S. 7th Fleet change of command ceremony between Vice Adm. Robert L. Thomas Jr. and departing 7th Fleet commander Vice Adm. Scott H. Swift o... More
Lt. Gen. John Wissler, commanding general, III Marine
Lt. Gen. John Wissler, commanding general, III Marine Expeditionary Force, shakes hands with Marines embarked aboard USS Blue Ridge Aug. 25, during Exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2013. Wissler came aboard the ... More
USS Blue Ridge operations
Ensign Yoel Mejiadiaz, the ship's boatswain, observes lines being taken in as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departs Tokyo. Blue Ridge port visits represent an opportunity to promote peace and ... More
USS Blue Ridge live-fire exercise
Electronics Technician 2nd Class Michael Fanton instructs Electronics Technician 3rd Class Tyler Chenoweth during a live-fire exercise aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is o... More
Search and rescue swimmer exercise
U.S. Navy Damage Controlman 3rd Class Kevin O'Connell, a rescue swimmer assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), is lowered into the Philippine Sea during a search and rescue swimmer exe... More
Musician 2nd Class Christopher Buurgeois, Musician
Musician 2nd Class Christopher Buurgeois, Musician 3rd Class Camellia Akhamie and Musician 3rd Class Gabriel Brown of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band's Pacific Ambassadors perform the "Gangnam Style" dance for the audi... More
U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Terrence Phillips,
U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Terrence Phillips, left, assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), plays a game with Australian children during a community service event with Lugarno... More
Chief Gas Turbine System Technician (Elecrical) Wilfredo
Chief Gas Turbine System Technician (Elecrical) Wilfredo Ignacio, assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), spikes the ball over the net during a friendly volleyball match against members of ... More
A 25mm machine gun is fired during a live-fire exercise
A 25mm machine gun is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared Harral/ Released)
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class James Vest prepares a 25mm
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class James Vest prepares a 25mm machine gun for a live-fire exercise aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared Har... More
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Edward Kirtley prepares
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Edward Kirtley prepares to launch an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the flight deck of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in the East C... More
USS Blue Ridge, US Navy Photogrpah
Sailors pull an SH-60F Sea Hawk helicopter off the landing pad aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared Harral/Released)
Fireman Raheem Perry, right, and Hull Maintenance Technician
Fireman Raheem Perry, right, and Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Billy Lomax adjust metal shoring during a drill aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is on patrol in the ... More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Caruso, left, and
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Caruso, left, and Seaman Austin Harris, right, prepare to secure an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter to the flight deck aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Erin Gallivan,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Erin Gallivan, assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWELVE (HSC-12) Detachment ONE (DET ONE), performs maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helico... More
Lt. Linzy Lewis, left, and Quartermaster Seaman Paris
Lt. Linzy Lewis, left, and Quartermaster Seaman Paris Dabneywoods help navigate U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as it departs from Yokosuka for patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Spe... More
Lt. j.g. Justin Pickworth, left, and Lt. Cmdr. Matthew
Lt. j.g. Justin Pickworth, left, and Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Meyers, right, prepare to launch an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the flight deck of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is on pa... More
A 25mm machine gun is fired during a live-fire exercise
A 25mm machine gun is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared Harral/ Released)
U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Edward Kirtley
U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Edward Kirtley prepares to launch a Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the flight deck of the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) March 2, 2014, in the East... More
A 25mm machine gun is fired during a live-fire exercise
A 25mm machine gun is fired during a live-fire exercise aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared Harral/ Released)
Sailors salute the national ensign during morning colors
Sailors salute the national ensign during morning colors aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge port visits represent an opportunity to promote peace and stability in the South Indo... More
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Joycelyn Dunn takes a blood
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Joycelyn Dunn takes a blood pressure reading from Operations Specialist 1st Class Christopher McClendon aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is on patro... More
Sailors compete in a fire hose "barrel shoot" during
Sailors compete in a fire hose "barrel shoot" during the damage control olympics aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flag ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is on patrol in the East China Sea with embarked 7th Fleet st... More
Commanding Officer Capt. Richard McCormack receives
Commanding Officer Capt. Richard McCormack receives a lei during a welcoming ceremony as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Jakarta, Indonesia. Blue Ridge port visits strengthen positive... More
U.S. sailors prepare to launch a Navy MH-60S Seahawk
U.S. sailors prepare to launch a Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the flight deck of the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) March 2, 2014, in the East China Sea. The Blue Ridge was on patrol... More
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) fires
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) fires it's close in weapon system during a live-fire exercise. Blue Ridge is on patrol in the South China Sea with embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff. (U.S. Navy photo... More
Pattaya Orphanage, Thailand
Electronics Technician 2nd Class Michael Fanton plays with a child at Pattaya Orphanage while the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) visits Thailand. As treaty allies, both the U.S. and Thailand f... More
Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Christopher
Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Christopher Dugas, assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), chases after the ball during a friendly soccer match against members of the Indonesia... More
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) conducts
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) conducts a vertical replenishment with USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10). Blue Ridge is on patrol in the Java Sea with embarked 7th Fleet staff, Helicopter Sea Combat ... More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Lawrence Duncan, left, and
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Lawrence Duncan, left, and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Butler stand watch on the bridge during a simulated sea and anchor evolution aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibil... More
Chief Damage Controlman Devon Williams, left, instructs
Chief Damage Controlman Devon Williams, left, instructs Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Kenneth Ross, right, on firefighting principles during a drill aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Rid... More
Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Jenna Obertone,
Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Jenna Obertone, assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, washes an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of U.S. 7th Fleet flagshi... More
Sailors take measurements for shoring while competing
Sailors take measurements for shoring while competing at an evolution during the damage control olympics aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is on patrol in the East China Sea with embarked 7th Fleet sta... More
Culinary Specialist Seaman Robert Fritschie mixes cake
Culinary Specialist Seaman Robert Fritschie mixes cake batter aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is on patrol in the Solomon Sea with embarked 7th Fleet staff. (U.S. Navy photo b... More
Sailors put out a simulated fire during a "Crash and
Sailors put out a simulated fire during a "Crash and Smash" emergency drill aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared Harral/ Released)
Damage Control Fireman Dillon Brown waits to begin
Damage Control Fireman Dillon Brown waits to begin a"Crash and Smash" emergency drill aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jared Harra... More
Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Jeremy Smith,
Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Jeremy Smith, right, assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWELVE (HSC-12) Detachment ONE (DET ONE), explains helicopter rescue equipment and p... More
Machinist Mate Fireman Donovan Duran, right, relays
Machinist Mate Fireman Donovan Duran, right, relays information to damage control central during a damage control training scenario aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Ma... More
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) prepares
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) prepares to arrive in Busan, Republic of Korea, for a port visit. Blue Ridge port visits represent an opportunity to promote peace and stability in the South In... More
Seaman Adonis McGowan, left, and Yeoman 3rd Class Stiven
Seaman Adonis McGowan, left, and Yeoman 3rd Class Stiven Almonte give a tour inside the forecastle of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a port visit to Manila. Blue Ridge port visits repres... More
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Zaeeda Walters, from U.S.
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Zaeeda Walters, from U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), stretches before participating the physical readiness test (PRT). Blue Ridge is in a Selective Restricted Availab... More
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class James Goodin stands watch
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class James Goodin stands watch on the bridge wing as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka for patrol. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Commu... More
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in West Port, Malaysia. Blue Ridge port visits strengthen positive military-to-military relationships based on common interests related to maritime securi... More
Sailors stand watch on the port bridge wing as U.S.
Sailors stand watch on the port bridge wing as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Yokosuka, Japan. Blue Ridge concluded a five-week patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region in support of t... More
150410-N-NN332-093 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 10, 2015)
150410-N-NN332-093 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 10, 2015) - Chief Aerographer's Mate Stella Swartz speaks with Sailors from Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet staff and flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCCC 19) participate in awarene... More
U.S. sailors assigned to the amphibious command ship
U.S. sailors assigned to the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) pose for a photo with Australian children during a community service event with Lugarno Public School in Sydney, Australia, July 18, ... More
Operations Specialist 3rd Class Jason Byrnes searches
Operations Specialist 3rd Class Jason Byrnes searches for surface contacts in the combat information center aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in the Philippine Sea with embarked ... More
Commanding officer Capt. Richard McCormack, commanding
Commanding officer Capt. Richard McCormack, commanding officer of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19), looks out from the bridge as the ship arrives in Hong Kong. Blue Ridge port visits represent an... More
7th Fleet Band in the Philippines
The U.S. 7th Fleet Band's Far East Edition play for the crowd during a visit to the SM Mall of Asia. The band is embarked on U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) which made a port visit to Manila, Re... More
Seaman Blair Powell fights a simulated fire during
Seaman Blair Powell fights a simulated fire during a drill aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is on patrol in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region with embarked 7th Fleet staff and Marin... More
Culinary Specialist Seaman Dennis Jones, center, dons
Culinary Specialist Seaman Dennis Jones, center, dons a face mask while competing in an evolution during the damage control olympics aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is on patrol in the East China Sea... More
Culinary Specialist 1st Class Chad Lahousse fires a
Culinary Specialist 1st Class Chad Lahousse fires a 9 mm pistol during a live-fire exercise on the flight deck aboard the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), U.S. 7th Fleet flagship. (U.S. Navy pho... More
Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Jeremy Smith,
Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Jeremy Smith, left, assigned to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWELVE (HSC-12) Detachment ONE (DET ONE), explains helicopter rescue equipment and pr... More
Sailors aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge
Sailors aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) stand by on the flight deck for an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter to make its approach. Blue Ridge is on patrol in the South China Sea with Marines fro... More
Hull Technician 3rd Class Samson Shepherd, left, and
Hull Technician 3rd Class Samson Shepherd, left, and Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Edward Kirtley prepare to launch an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the flight deck of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC ... More
USS Blue Ridge damage control drill
Damage Controlman Fireman Austin Anderson, left, and Machinist's Mate Fireman Donovan Duran fight a simulated fire during a damage control drill aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Nav... More
Sailors fight a simulated fire aboard the U.S. 7th
Sailors fight a simulated fire aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a damage control drill. Blue Ridge is on patrol in the South China Sea with embarked 7th Fleet staff. (U.S. Navy ... More