USS Blue Ridge sailors visit Shunko Gakuen children's home
Seaman Ashlie Booker, assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge, puts on cosmetics with an orphan at the Shunko Gakuen children's home. Sailors from Blue Ridge gave out more than 70 gifts to ch... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Luis Figueroa, assigned to
Petty Officer 3rd Class Luis Figueroa, assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge, constructs a toy with an orphan from the Shunko Gakuen Boys and Girls Home in Yokosuka, Japan. Blue Ridge is comman... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Luis Figueroa, an information
Petty Officer 3rd Class Luis Figueroa, an information systems technician assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge, builds a toy with an orphan from the Shunko Gakuen Boys and Girls Home in Yok... More
USS Blue Ridge in Manila
Petty Officer 2nd Class Pierre Angeles, machinist's mate, a boiler technician of the watch aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge, speaks with Republic of the Philippines navy sailors about boile... More
Chief Petty Officer Tshombe Harris, religious programs
Chief Petty Officer Tshombe Harris, religious programs specialist, assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge, speaks with Andrea Lindgren, a foreign service officer at the U.S. Embassy in Manil... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua Sinsheimer, left, a
Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua Sinsheimer, left, a search and rescue diver aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger, gives a signal to the boat officer indicating he has recovered personnel and is ready... More
USS Avenger action, US Navy Photogrpah
Petty Officer 2nd Class Herman Bennett, information systems technician, leads a fire team during a damage control drill aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger. Avenger is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fle... More
Seaman John Allison, a mineman, stands watch on a
Seaman John Allison, a mineman, stands watch on a twin-mounted .50-caliber machine gun station aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger (MCM 1) during a transit of the Strait of Malacca. Avenger is on p... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class William Linehan, mineman, operates
Petty Officer 2nd Class William Linehan, mineman, operates the mine neutralization system from the combat information center aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger.
The guided-missile frigate USS Ford fires its MK 75
The guided-missile frigate USS Ford fires its MK 75 76 mm at a target during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2011 gunnery exercise.
USS Howard action. Warship photograph collection
The guided-missile destroyer USS Howard fires its 54-caliber lightweight gun during a Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2011 live-fire drone exercise. The exercise improves U.S. and Royal Malaysian navy... More
A lesson in wiring repair
Petty Officer 1st Class Carlos Altig (left) and Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Valverde observe Chief Petty Officer Jorge Reyes-Velez repair the fuel gauge wiring harness on a P-3C Orion aircraft assigned to the ... More
A tug boat pulls the mine countermeasures ship USS
A tug boat pulls the mine countermeasures ship USS Defender into White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, during a deployment to the Asia Pacific region. Defender is assigned to Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7 and ... More
Information Systems Technician Seaman Jan Romnick Escano
Information Systems Technician Seaman Jan Romnick Escano from U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) addresses the media from the Republic of the Philippines after the ship pulls into Manila for a port... More
MANILA, Republic of the Philippines (March 23, 2012)
MANILA, Republic of the Philippines (March 23, 2012) --Information Systems Technician Seaman Jan Romnick Escano from U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) addresses the media from the Republic of the ... More
Far East Edition performs at Teal Beach
Sailors from the U.S. 7th Fleet Band rock ensemble, Far East Edition, play a traditional Cambodian song with local singers during a concert at Teal Beach. The band is embarked aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship... More
Seaman Bliss Seal, assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet command
Seaman Bliss Seal, assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge, plays with an orphan at the Shunko Gakuen Boys and Girls Home in Yokosuka, Japan. Blue Ridge is commanded by Capt. Rudy Lupton and serv... More
Seaman Bliss Seal, a machinist's mate assigned to the
Seaman Bliss Seal, a machinist's mate assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge, plays with an orphan at the Shunko Gakuen Boys and Girls Home. Blue Ridge is the command ship for Commander, U.S... More
Seaman Man Li, machinist's mate fireman, shakes hands
Seaman Man Li, machinist's mate fireman, shakes hands with Republic of the Philippines navy Chief Petty Officer Pablo Bauit during a U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge community service activity at the ... More
The mine countermeasure ship USS Avenger raises the
The mine countermeasure ship USS Avenger raises the orange "Oscar" flag to indicate a man has fallen overboard during a man overboard drill. Avenger is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
Logistics Specialist Manuel Torres stands aft lookout
Logistics Specialist Manuel Torres stands aft lookout on the fantail of the mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger (MCM 1) during a transit of the Strait of Malacca. Avenger is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet ar... More
Sailors aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger
Sailors aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger lower a mine neutralization vehicle into the water.
Cmdr. Donald Foss, commanding officer of the guided-missile
Cmdr. Donald Foss, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Ford, speaks with Royal Malaysian navy Lt. Hassim Syahrum about his experiences in the service. Ford is taking part in Cooperation Afloat ... More
Lt. Cmdr. Todd S. Levant observes sea and anchor detail
Lt. Cmdr. Todd S. Levant observes sea and anchor detail aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Defender with the host-nation pilot while the ship pulls into White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, during a deplo... More
The Commanding Officer of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS
The Commanding Officer of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Capt. Daniel Grieco, addresses a group of media from the Republic of the Philippines in the Fleet Conference room after the ship pulls i... More
The Commanding Officer of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS
The Commanding Officer of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Capt. Daniel Grieco, addresses a group of media from the Philippines in the Fleet Conference room after the ship pulls into Manila for a... More
Seaman 1st Class Oscar Bernuy, assigned to the U.S.
Seaman 1st Class Oscar Bernuy, assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet staff embarked aboard the amphibious commad ship USS Blue Ridge, helps an child open a gift at the Shunko Gakuen Boys and Girls Home during a commun... More
Seaman Camille McDonald, a damage controlman fireman,
Seaman Camille McDonald, a damage controlman fireman, and Seaman Veronica Cerna, machine repairman fireman, both assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge, deliver presents to orphans at the Sh... More
The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler
The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe, right, the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge and the guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin prepare to conduct an underway replenish... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Herman Bennett, an information
Petty Officer 2nd Class Herman Bennett, an information systems technician, points out the naval base to Seaman Joshua Kissel, a quartermaster and Seaman Victor Maldonadocolon, a culinary specialist, during a se... More
Ensign Maria Veloria from U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS
Ensign Maria Veloria from U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) addresses the media from the Republic of the Philippines after the ship pulls into Manila for a port visit. While in port, Blue Ridge an... More
Ensign Maria Veloria from U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS
Ensign Maria Veloria from U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) addresses the media from the Republic of the Philippines after the ship pulls into Manila for a port visit. While in port, Blue Ridge an... More
Seaman Camille McDonald and Machine Repairman Fireman
Seaman Camille McDonald and Machine Repairman Fireman Veronica Cerna, assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge, give presents to orphans at the Shunko Gakuen Boys and Girls Home in Yokosuka, Japan... More
The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge, left,
The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge, left, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem align course in preparation for an underway replenishment. Blue Ridge serves under Commander, Expeditionary Str... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus answers a question
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus answers a question from Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicolette Lockwood, personnel specialist, during an all-hands call at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka.
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick L. German, commanding officer of
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick L. German, commanding officer of the mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger (MCM 1), speaks with Rear Adm. Sulaiman Bin Mohamad, chief of staff for Royal Malaysian Navy Headquarters, during a p... More
Airman Trisha Clingings, aviation structural mechanic,
Airman Trisha Clingings, aviation structural mechanic, signals the flight line is clear and safe for taxing to pilots of a P-3C Orion aircraft assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40. VP-40 is forward deployed to K... More
The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge is underway
The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge is underway in the Pacific Ocean. Blue Ridge serves under Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 7/Task Force 76, the Navy's only forward deployed amphibious force.
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick L. German, commanding officer of
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick L. German, commanding officer of the mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger (MCM 1), gives a token of appreciation to Rear Adm. Sulaiman Bin Mohamad, chief of staff for Royal Malaysian Navy Hea... More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem aligns course
The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem aligns course in preparation for an underway replenishment in the Pacific Ocean.
Master Chief Machinist's Mate Gilfredo Bellantes receives
Master Chief Machinist's Mate Gilfredo Bellantes receives a standing ovation after conducting the Donghae Chamber Orchestra during a cultural arts event sponsored by the Republic of Korea navy in dedication to ... More
The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge, left,
The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge, left, the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem conduct an underway replenishment. Blue... More
Sailors from the deck and engineering departments aboard
Sailors from the deck and engineering departments aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) clean the weather decks during a fresh water wash down.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem, left, the
The guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem, left, the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe and the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge conduct an underway replenishment.
The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge, right,
The U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge, right, the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Tippecanoe, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem conduct an underway replenishment whil... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Dana Baynard, mineman, explains
Petty Officer 2nd Class Dana Baynard, mineman, explains daily bridge operations aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger to a tour group of Royal Malaysian Navy officers. Avenger is in Lumut, Malaysia, ... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Benjamin Corrido listens as
Petty Officer 1st Class Benjamin Corrido listens as Malaysian navy Lt. Lim Kim Tat asks questions about the P-100 portable fire pump during a damage control drill aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Avenge... More
A P-3C Orion aircraft assigned to Patrol Squadron 40
A P-3C Orion aircraft assigned to Patrol Squadron 40 takes off from Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan. VP-40 is forward-deployed to Okinawa from its home base in Whidbey Island, Wash.
Lt. Valerie Greenaway directs and organizes efforts
Lt. Valerie Greenaway directs and organizes efforts with the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff during a community service event. Sailors participated in community serv... More
Capt. Daniel C. Grieco, left, commanding officer of
Capt. Daniel C. Grieco, left, commanding officer of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19); retired Gen. Tea Banh, deputy prime minister and minister for National Defense of Cambodia; Vice Adm. Scott S... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Miller, assigned to the
Petty Officer 3rd Class Matt Miller, assigned to the mine and countermeasures ship USS Avenger, gives children his smart phone to play with at the Bukit Harapan home for disabled and disadvantaged children in K... More
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick L. German, the commanding officer
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick L. German, the commanding officer of the mine countermeasures ship USS Avenger, meets with Rear Adm. Dato Anuwi bin Hassan, commander of Naval Region 2.