150311-N-NM917-325 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 11, 2015) Seaman Jamal Najjar, assigned to the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a vertical replenishment certification. Blue Ridge is currently underway conducting unit level training to assess the crew on damage control, force protection and seamanship in preparation for upcoming patrols in the 7th Fleet area of operation. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jordan KirkJohnson/ RELEASED) USS Blue Ridge operations 150303-N-NM917-325

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