USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) conducts flight operations in the Coral Sea

CORAL SEA (April 11, 2025) – Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Zachary Brachfeld from Long Island, New York, assigned to the “Golden Falcons” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 observes take off in an MH-60S Seahawk from the flight deck of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during flight operations while underway in the Coral Sea, April 11, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Damian Cook)