190228-N-YG414-075 EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 28, 2019) Sailors attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) practice proper fire hose handling during a main space fire drill. 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 Patrick Semales/Released)