Naval Air Crewman 3rd Class Curtis Kuchera jumps from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 and embarked aboard the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) into the sea during a search-and-rescue exercise. Blue Ridge visited Qingdao to build partnerships with China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA(N)) during a goodwill port visit. Sailors and members of the PLA(N) participated in professional military exchanges, exercise planning, and cultural and sporting events. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelby Sa

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Naval Air Crewman 3rd Class Curtis Kuchera jumps from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 and embarked aboard the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) into the sea during a search-and-rescue exercise. Blue Ridge visited Qingdao to build partnerships with China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA(N)) during a goodwill port visit. Sailors and members of the PLA(N) participated in professional military exchanges, exercise planning, and cultural and sporting events. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kelby Sanders/Released) USS Blue Ridge activity 140808-N-KL617-536

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