150424-N-NM917-341 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 24, 2015) - Search and rescue swimmer, Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Paul Nutting from "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12, embarked onboard the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), is recovered into an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a joint search and rescue exercise with the People's Liberation Army (Navy). Blue Ridge conducted a port visit to Zhanjiang to build naval partnerships with China's South Sea Fleet to ensure peace and prosperity for the entire region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman


150424-N-NM917-341 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 24, 2015) - Search and rescue swimmer, Naval Air Crewman 2nd Class Paul Nutting from "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12, embarked onboard the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), is recovered into an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a joint search and rescue exercise with the People's Liberation Army (Navy). Blue Ridge conducted a port visit to Zhanjiang to build naval partnerships with China's South Sea Fleet to ensure peace and prosperity for the entire region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jordan KirkJohnson/ RELEASED) Sailors conduct joint search and rescue exercise with People's Liberation Army Navy by #PACOM


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