160503-N-NM917-002 HONG KONG (May 3, 2016) - Sailors attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), prepare to remove the brow as the ship makes preparations to depart Hong Kong. Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jordan KirkJohnson/ RELEASED)