160329-N-XF387-325 COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (March 29, 2016) - The Commanding Officer of the Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, Rear adm. Jon B. Nowel Jr., gives a speech during the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)'s change of command ceremony. Capt. Kyle P. Higgins was relieved by Capt. Matthew Paradise during a change of command ceremony held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. 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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