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250516-N-TU814-1010 WELLINGTON, New Zealand (May 16, 2025) – Quartermaster Seaman Lauren Davila stands watch on the bridge wing of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a sea and anchor evolution prior to mooring for a scheduled port visit to Wellington, New Zealand, May 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)