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160506-N-YL053-269 SHANGHAI (May 6, 2016) Adm. Joseph Aucoin, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, and Capt. Matt Paradise, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), are greeted on the pier by the People's Liberation Army (Navy) during a welcoming ceremony in Shanghai. Blue Ridge is conducting a scheduled port visit during its patrol of the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Don Patton/Released)