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250428-N-PH222-2010 NOUMÉA, New Caledonia (April 28, 2025) French High Commissioner of the Republic of New Caledonia Le Franc, left, and French Ambassador to the Pacific Roger-Lacan, center left, deliver remarks to Maj. Gen. Yann Latil, commander of the French Armed Forces in New Caledonia, center right, and Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, deputy commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, right, during a big top reception aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), in Nouméa, New Caledonia, April 28, 2025. The Blue Ridge and embarked 7th Fleet staff are in New Caledonia for a scheduled port visit. Blue Ridge and the 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 1st Class Ryan M. Breeden)