200121-N-YM543-240 SAGAMI BAY, Japan (Jan. 21, 2020) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Stephanie Huff, from Traverse City, Michigan, and Yeoman 3rd Class Charmaine Dalusung, from Pampanga, Philippines, direct the launch of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 from the flight deck of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dylan McKay/Released)