160411-N-IE405-066 GOA, India (April 11, 2016) Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin welcomes Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Ashton Carter aboard USS Blue Ridge. Blue Ridge is 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)