7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) participates in a search-and-rescue exercise off the coast of China. Blue Ridge visited Qingdao to build partnerships with the 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) USS Blue Ridge operations 140808-N-KL617-1014

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