The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS "Blue Ridge" (LCC-19) participates in a search-and-rescue exercise in the Yellow Sea off the coast of China. "Blue Ridge" visited Qingdao to build partnerships with the People's Liberation Army (Navy) during a goodwill port visit. U.S. Sailors and members of the PLA(N) participated in professional military exchanges, exercise planning, and cultural and sporting events.