200302-N-XN398-1070 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Mar. 2, 2020) Ensign Joseph Roehm, from Lancaster, Florida, uses binoculars to scan for surface contacts from the pilot house 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)