190419-N-TO792-077 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 19, 2019) Sailors attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge operate a rigid-hull inflatable boat with an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 during rescue swimmer training. 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 3rd Class Mar'Queon A. D. Tramble/Released)