USS Blue Ridge operations [Image 4 of 13]

USS BLUE RIDGE, PHILIPPINE SEA

06.20.2015

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin Flinn 

USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)

150620-N-KG618-182 PHILIPPINE SEA (June 20, 2015) - Damage Controlman Fireman Nicholas Robbins sprays water onto the main deck during a fresh water wash-down on board U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is patrolling within the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations after completing a brief maintenance period. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin A. Flinn/RELEASED)

"What is important about training for security and force protection related items is, when it comes down to it, security of the ship, off the ship and the crew is an all-hands effort. One thing I always tell people is to train like you fight and common sense is authorized. The reason why is because when you're out in a threat scenario, you have your rules and regulations, but most of all, in all reality, you have you, the person in front of you, the person behind you, and the person next to you keeping you alive. You're all responsible for each other. So, I absolutely agree with the concept of using common sense, using your training, and being constantly aware of what's going on around you. At the end of the day, you and the people around you are going to be responsible for your life and their lives."

• Date Taken: 06.20.2015
• Date Posted: 06.21.2015 01:35
• Photo ID: 2018137
• VIRIN: 150620-N-KG618-182
• Resolution: 2100x1400
• Size: 1.57 MB
• Location: USS BLUE RIDGE, PHILIPPINE SEA