In the Sea of Japan, the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge receives a load of pallets from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl, Feb. 13, 2019. The Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, it actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Patrick Semales