190226-N-DS193-043 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 26, 2019) The Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) is underway alongside the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during an underway replenishment-at-sea. 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-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam K. Thomas/Released)