160329-N-XF387-338 COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (March 29, 2016) - Commanding Officer of the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), Capt. Kyle P. Higgins, left, shakes hands with Rear Adm. John B. Nowel Jr., Amphibious Force 7th Fleet Commanding Officer, after Higgins was awarded the Legion of Merit Award during Blue Ridge's change of command ceremony. Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liz Dunagan/Released)

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