150509-N-XF387-066 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 9, 2015) - Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Suzanne Shores, attached to the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12, climbs down from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter after checking its propeller prior to flight operations aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is conducting patrols, strengthening and fostering relationships within the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liz Dunagan/ RELEASED)