Sailors signal a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter to take off following a joint passenger swap training operation between the Coast Guard and the U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19).
Summary
EAST CHINA SEA (Feb. 23, 2019) Chief Boatswain's Mate Jose Mendoza, from Manila, Philippines, renders a salute to the crew of a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter following a joint passenger swap training operation between the Coast Guard and the U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as U.S. 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Patrick Semales) File# 190223-N-YG414-090
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east china sea
2019
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fleet command ship
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lcc 19
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amphibious command ship
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Date
23/02/2019 - 23/02/2019
Location
EAST CHINA SEA
Source
U.S. NAVY
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