160404-N-IE405-575 MUMBAI, India (April 4, 2016) Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin thanks Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Mumbai headquartered Western Naval Command Vice Adm. Sunil Lamba and Consul General of the United States Thomas Vajda for India’s hospitality in welcoming U.S. Sailors to a reception held at Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in the Indo-Asia-Pacific area of operation to build partnerships for the security and stability of the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Indra Bosko/Released)