190223-N-YG414-090 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2019) Chief Boatswain's Mate Jose Mendoza, from Manila, Philippines, renders a salute to the crew of a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter following a joint passenger swap training operation between the Coast Guard and the U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as U.S. 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)