190411-N-YG414-026 KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (April 11, 2019) Capt. Eric J. Anduze, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), addresses media representatives and answers questions after the ship's arrival in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The purpose of the visit is to promote relationships between U.S. Navy Sailors, Malaysian citizens and the Royal Malaysian Navy, and demonstrate U.S. Navy capabilities. 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 Michael Semales/Released)