190313-N-YM543-250 MANILA, Philippines (March 13, 2019) - Philippine Navy frigate BRP Davao Del Sur LD602 passes in front of U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) shortly after completing a cooperative deployment en route to Manila, Philippines. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy, and as 7th Fleet command ship, is responsible for fostering relationships within the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan McKay)