Blue Ridge departs Suva, Fiji following port visit

SUVA, Fiji (May 8, 2025) Rear Adm. Kyle Gantt, right, deputy commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, speaks with Sister Kalala Taufa, while visiting Marist Convent School Lami during a community relations event in Suva, Fiji, May 8, 2025. The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff are in Suva 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)