The 7th Fleet Band embarked USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during the ship's port visit to Noumea, New Caledonia.
Daily shipboard life consists of rehearsals and various performances onboard.
Bandmembers are also taking the opportunity to work toward their Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist qualification.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 17, 2009)--Musician Seaman Danielle Clark, assigned to the 7th Fleet Band, plays baritone saxophone during practice aboard 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cynthia Griggs/Released)
USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC 19), At sea (October 11, 2009) � Members of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band perform during brunch on the USS Blue Ridge mess decks. The band is embarked on the 7th Fleet flagship, which was enroute to Cairns, Australia. Pictured are: MU3 Josh Haney, MU3 James Caliva, MU2 James Brownell, and MU1 Christopher Sams. (U.S. Navy photo by MU2 Shin Takao)
SYDNEY, Australia (Sept. 30, 2009) -- Sydney's Channel 9 shoots Musician 3rd Class Spencer Haasenritter and the U.S. 7th Fleet Band's Far East Edition on the main deck of USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). The band is embarked aboard Blue Ridge, which arrived in Sydney Sept. 29 for a scheduled port visit. During their stay, the band is scheduled to perform eight times. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Robert Wrenn.
SYDNEY, Australia (Sept. 29, 2009) -- Sydney's Channel 9 interviews Musician 3rd Class Spencer of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band on the USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). 7th Fleet Band is embarked aboard Blue Ridge, which arrived in Sydney Sept. 29 for a scheduled port visit. During their stay, the band is scheduled to perform eight times. (U.S. Navy photo by MU2 Shin Takao.)
PACIFIC OCEAN - (Sept. 28, 2009) - Members of the 7th Fleet Band study for their Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist qualification aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19). The band arrived aboard the 7th Fleet Flagship in Noumea, New Caledoina and will remain until the duration of the fall cruise providing musical support during military functions and engagements. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Devon Dow
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