190410-N-YG414-189 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 10, 2019) Chief Boatswain's Mate Nazel Mendoza, from Manila, Philippines, stands by to receive supplies from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 during a vertical replenishment aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). 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-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick Semales/Released)