160403-N-YL053-156 INDIAN OCEAN (April 3, 2016) Sailors attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) make preparations to lower the accommodation ladder. Blue Ridge is on patrol in 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 3rd Class Don Patton/Released)