160308-N-TV402-018 MANILA, Republic of the Philippines (March 8, 2016) Chief Boatswain's Mate Nazel Mendoza, attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), observes the Philippine Marine Corps band as the ship departs Manila. Blue Ridge conducted a scheduled port visit during its patrol of the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Timothy Hale/Released)