Adm. Samuel Locklear, commander, United States Pacific Command, right, presents a certificate of appointment from the U.S. Air Force to Santos J. Jayagopal during a celebration ceremony aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge and embarked 7th Fleet staff are currently on patrol operating forward, building maritime partnerships and conducting security and stability operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joshua Karsten)