200502-N-DE082-1043 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 2, 2020) The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) transits the Philippine Sea before an underway replenishment (UNREP). U.S. Navy ships at sea conduct events like UNREPs to deliver essential parts, food and mail needed to keep the fleet on mission. 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 Seaman Sarah Eaton/Released)