U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) participates in a search-and-rescue exercise off the coast of China. Blue Ridge visited Qingdao to build partnerships with the 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)