190117-N-TO792-006 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2019) Capt. Eric J. Anduze, commanding officer, U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), gives words of encouragement to the Navy-wide E-7 advancement exam participants. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy, and as 7th Fleet command ship, is responsible for patrolling and fostering relationships within the Indo-Asia Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mar'Queon Tramble/RELEASED)