Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Saurya Shah mans the helm

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Saurya Shah mans the helm as U.S. 7th Fleet flag ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) returns to Yokosuka after a 30-day patrol. While on patrol, Blue Ridge visited Busan, Republic of South Korea, Hong Kong and Manila, Philippines with embarked 7th Fleet staff, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12 and Marines from Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelby Sanders)