Culinary Specialist 1st Class Robert Smith, from U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), challenges a spike during a friendly volleyball match with members of the Royal Malaysian Navy. Blue Ridge port visits represent an opportunity to promote peace and stability in the South Indo-Asia-Pacific region, demonstrate commitment to regional partners and foster growing relationships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelby Sanders)