190223-N-YG414-027 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2019) Sailors assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and a Coast Guard air crewman prepare to refuel a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter during a joint passenger swap training operation between the U.S. Coast Guard and Blue Ridge. 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-Asia Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick Semales/Released)