Officers from the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) discuss plans for a joint search and rescue exercise with officers from the People's Liberation Army (Navy). Blue Ridge and U.S. 7th Fleet Sailors visited Qingdao to build partnerships with the People's Liberation Army (Navy) during a goodwill port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelby Sanders/Released)