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CAIRNS, Australia (April 16, 2025) – Royal Australian Navy Indigenous Development Program cadets board the U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) for a tour during a scheduled port visit in Cairns, Australia, April 16, 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)