200302-N-XN398-1041 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 2, 2020) Ensign Leah Plofchan, from Omaha, Nebraska, maintains communications with Combat Information Center from the pilot house via sound-powered telephone aboard the 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 Ethan Carter/Released)