MUARA, Brunei (Aug. 3, 2023) U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Muara, Brunei, Aug. 3, 2023. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Matt Hall)