190413-N-VA840-0072 LAEM CHABANG, Thailand (April 3, 2019) Capt. Eric J. Anduze, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), answers questions from media representatives after the ship's arrival in Laem Chabang, Thailand. 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 1st Class Leonard Adams/Released)