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Blue Ridge Arrives in Wellington, New Zealand for the First Time
May 16, 2025
250516-N-FA353-1026 WELLINGTON, New Zealand (May 16, 2025) U.S. Navy Capt. Nicholas DeLeo, right, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), greets Mr. David Gehrenbeck, left, Chargé d’affaires, U.S. Embassy New Zealand, and Royal New Zealand Navy Capt. Quentin Randall, assistant chief of navy-strategy and engagement, during a welcome ceremony for Blue Ridge's arrival in Wellington, New Zealand during a scheduled port visit, May 16, 2025. U.S. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and 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 Belen Saldana)
US, Republic of Korea naval forces conduct maritime counter-special operations exercise
May 13, 2025
AT SEA (May, 8, 2025) - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110), left, and the Sejong the Great-class destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi-I (DDG-992), right, sail together during Maritime Counter Special Operations Exercise (MCSOFEX) May, 8, 2025. MCSOFEX is a high-profile exercise focused on readiness and shaping the maritime domain to achieve both U.S. and the Republic of Korea cooperation objectives. William P. Lawrence is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter 3rd Class Seth Evans)
Blue Ridge departs Suva, Fiji following port visit
May 8, 2025
SUVA, Fiji (May 8, 2025) Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, center, deputy commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, participates in an inspection ceremony with sailors of the Republic of Fiji Navy, prior to staff talks during a port visit to Suva, Fiji, May 8, 2025. The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), and the 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden)
U.S. Navy Participates in IMDEX Asia 2025 in Singapore
May 8, 2025
CHANGI NAVAL BASE, SINGAPORE (May 6, 2025) Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, center right, Capt. David Huljack, commander of Destroyer Squadron 15, right, Cmdr. Ivan Dobrev, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), center left, and Cmdr. Jordan White, executive officer of DDG 105, left, pose for a photo on Changi Naval Base during the International Maritime Defense Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 25, May 6, 2025. IMDEX Asia 25 is Asia's leading naval and maritime defense event. The U.S. Navy routinely participates in IMDEX to promote dialogue, stability, and security cooperation throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin Monroe)
Blue Ridge Arrives in Suva, Fiji
May 5, 2025
The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Suva, Fiji, for a scheduled port visit, May 5, 2025.
Blue Ridge Participates in Exercise Croix du Sud 2025
May 1, 2025
250501-N-RW305-1220 CORAL SEA (May 1, 2025) – U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), right, sails alongside the French Floréal-class frigate Vendémiaire (F-734), center, and the offshore patrol vessel Auguste Bénébig (P779), left, during Exercise Croix du Sud in the Coral Sea, May 1, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thomas Furnish)
Blue Ridge departs Noumea, New Caledonia following port visit
May 1, 2025
250428-N-PH222-2001 NOUMÉA, New Caledonia (April 28, 2025) Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, deputy commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, welcomes guests during a big top reception aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), while in Nouméa, New Caledonia, April 28, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked 7th Fleet staff are in New Caledonia for a scheduled port visit. Blue Ridge and the 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden)
Blue Ridge Arrives in Nouméa, New Caledonia
April 25, 2025
250426-N-RW305-1032 NOUMEA, New Caledonia (April 26, 2025) – Machinist’s Mate Fireman Glenn Aranzanso, from Chicago, mans the rails aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a port visit in Noumea, New Caledonia, April 26, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Thomas Furnish)
U.S. and Australian Forces Conduct Joint Sail
April 25, 2025
SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 25, 2025) The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) steams with the Royal Australian Navy Hobart-class guided-missile destroyer HMAS Sydney (DDG 42) in the South China Sea, April 25, 2025. Omaha is conducting a joint sail with the Royal Australian Navy in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Omaha, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment to U.S. 7th Fleet. As the U.S. Navy’s destroyer squadron forward-deployed in Southeast Asia, DESRON 7 serves as the primary tactical and operational commander of littoral combat ships rotationally deployed to the operational area, Expeditionary Strike Group 7’s Sea Combat Commander, and builds partnerships through training exercises and military-to-military engagements. (Courtesy photo by Royal Australian Navy Leading Seaman David Cox)
Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Conducts Maritime Operations in the Philippine Sea
April 24, 2025
An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Mighty Shrikes” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 94 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in the Philippine Sea, April 23, 2025. Nimitz is underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations on a scheduled deployment, demonstrating the U.S. Navy's unwavering commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Hannah Kantner)
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