150325-N-SX614-040 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 25, 2015) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Richard Chavez, a search and rescue swimmer attached to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), prepares to assist in the rescue of five Filipino nationals. Blue Ridge is currently on patrol strengthening and fostering relationships within the Indo-Asian Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Cody R. Babin/Released)