USS Blue Ridge conduct passenger transfer with U.S. Coast Guard [Image 7 of 7]

USS BLUE RIDGE, JAPAN

02.22.2019

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael P Semales 

USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)

190223-N-YG414-090 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2019) - Boatswain's Mate Chief Jose Mendoza, from Manila, Philippines, renders a salute to the crew of a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter following a joint passenger swap training operation between the Coast Guard and U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). 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 Patrick Semales.)

• Date Taken: 02.22.2019
• Date Posted: 02.23.2019 05:51
• Photo ID: 5126464
• VIRIN: 190223-N-YG414-090
• Resolution: 2100x1500
• Size: 1.06 MB
• Location: USS BLUE RIDGE, JP
• Hometown: MANILA, PH