200324-N-QD718-1214 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 24, 2020) The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) is underway in the Philippine Sea, March 24, 2020. Blue Ridge is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and allies and serves as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Toni Burton/Released)