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Blue Ridge Departs Wellington, New Zealand Following Port Visit
May 21, 2025
250517-N-PH222-1007 WELLINGTON, New Zealand (May 17, 2025) Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, greets Rear Adm. Mat Williams, vice chief of New Zealand Defence Force, prior to a key leader engagement aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in Wellington, New Zealand during a scheduled port visit, May 17, 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 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden)
U.S. and Philippine Coast Guards Conduct Maritime Cooperative Activity
May 21, 2025
The Legend-class USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752), front, sails with the Philippine Coast Guard Vessel BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) in the Sulu Sea, May 20, 2025. Stratton is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. The U.S. Coast Guard has operated in the Indo-Pacific for more than 150 years, and the service is increasing efforts through targeted bilateral patrols with our national security cutters, fast response cutters, and other activities conducted in support of maritime missions to enhance our regional partnerships. (Courtesy photo)
U.S. and Malaysia Deepen Defense and Commercial Partnerships at LIMA 25
May 21, 2025
Senior Chief Aviation Electrician's Mate Richard Tretsven, left, and Aviation Electrician's Mate Second Class Marcus Cox pose for a photo in front of an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Kestrels” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 with an attendee at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 in Langkawi, Malaysia, May 20, 2025. LIMA 25 is a biennial event that brings together industry stakeholders and government and military leaders from more than a dozen nations for a five-day event dedicated to the maritime and aerospace sectors for defense, civil and commercial applications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)
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)
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