Naval Air Crewman 3rd Class Curtis Kuchera jumps from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 and embarked aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) into the sea during a search-and-rescue exercise. Blue Ridge visited Qingdao to build partnerships with China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA(N)) 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelby Sanders/Released)