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 Capt. Timoci Natuva, commander, Republic of Fiji Navy, during staff talks while in port for a scheduled visit to Suva, Fiji, May 8, 2025. The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), 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)