160411-N-IE405-144 GOA, India (April 11, 2016) Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin has a discussion with Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Ashton Carter and Defence Minister of India Manohar Parrikar during an office call aboard USS Blue Ridge. 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)