200302-N-XN398-1079 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 2, 2020) Seaman Jose Torres, from Los Angeles, left, and Seaman Ernie Fajardo from Manila, Philippines, man the helm in 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)