160309-N-XF387-093 SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 9, 2016) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Megumi Gudino, attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 during flight operations. Blue Ridge is on patrol ensuring the safety and security of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liz Dunagan/Released)