150813-N-NM917-175 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Aug. 13,

150813-N-NM917-175 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Aug. 13, 2015) - Commanding Officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), Capt. Kyle P. Higgins, right corner, observes the ship's arrival in Busan. Blue Ridge is currently providing support for U.S. 7th Fleet's involvement in the bi-lateral exercise, 2015 Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG). UFG is an annual, combined command and control exercise designed to enhance the combat readiness of ROK and U.S. supporting forces through joint training while improving ROK-U.S. relations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jordan KirkJohnson/RELEASED)