Ensign Yoel Mejiadiaz, right, oversees the safe securing of the brow aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ship prepares to get underway after a three-day port visit. 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/Released)