150813-N-NM917-139 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Aug. 13, 2015) Capt. Kyle P. Higgins, left, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), observes Sailors manning the rails as the ship arrives in Busan. Blue Ridge is providing support for U.S. 7th Fleet's involvement in the bi-lateral exercise 2015 Ulchi Freedom Guardian, an annual, combined command and control exercise designed to enhance the combat readiness of Republic of Korea and U.S. supporting forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jordan KirkJohnson/Released)