160308-N-XF387-120 MANILA, Republic of the Philippines (March 8, 2016) Quartermaster Seaman Curtis Russel, left, and Quartermaster 3rd Class Olivier Frederique, both attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), sends a message to another vessel as the ship departs Manila. Blue Ridge conducted a regularly scheduled port visit during its patrol of the 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liz Dunagan/Released)