Executive Officer Cmdr. Brian Ribota looks out from the bridge of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ship prepares to depart Manila after a four-day port visit.

MANILA, Philippines (Mar. 22, 2014) Executive Officer Cmdr. Brian Ribota looks out from the bridge of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ship prepares to depart Manila after a four-day port visit. Blue Ridge port visits represent an opportunity to promote peace and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region, demonstrate commitment to regional partners and foster growing relationships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jared Harral) File# 140322-N-NN332-126