200203-N-DE082-2022 SEA OF JAPAN (Feb. 3, 2020) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Dillan Hansen, from Casper, Wyoming, and Chief Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) Kristofer Bonar, from Port Orchard, Washington, embarked aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) participate in a simulated vertical replenishment (VERTREP) aboard an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, landing on the flight deck of Blue Ridge. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as U.S. 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 Seaman Sarah Eaton/Released)