USS Blue Ridge action [Image 8 of 8]

USS BLUE RIDGE, JAPAN

03.29.2015

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Samuel Weldin 

U.S. Navy           

150330-N-OK605-030 YOKOHAMA Japan (March 30, 2015) - Lt. Leo Vincent Meneses, attached to Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, turns over custody of five Filipino fisherman to representatives from the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines at the Yokohama North Dock. U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) rendered assistance to a fishing vessel suffering mechanical difficulties March 25, rescuing the Filipino nationals who were adrift for three days with no food. Blue Ridge is currently on patrol strengthening and fostering relationships within the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Weldin/ RELEASED)

• Date Taken: 03.29.2015
• Date Posted: 03.31.2015 04:37
• Photo ID: 1847423
• VIRIN: 150330-N-OK605-030
• Resolution: 2100x1501
• Size: 2.15 MB
• Location: USS BLUE RIDGE, JP