150420-N-QL961-080 ZHANJIANG, People's Republic of China (April 20, 2015) - Members of the People's Republic of China media photograph Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, Vice Adm. Robert Thomas during a welcome ceremony in Zhanjiang following the arrival of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is conducting a port visit to Zhanjiang to build naval partnerships with China's South Sea Fleet to ensure peace and prosperity for the entire region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Phillip Pavlovich/ RELEASED)