U.S. Pacific Fleet
200520-N-HR150-1025
PHILIPPINE SEA (May 20, 2020) Ensign Chancellor Adams, from Hilmar, California, observes the bridge crew while standing watch as the Officer of the Deck (OOD) in the pilot house of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). The OOD's responsibilities include overseeing the safe navigation of the ship, supervision of bridge watchstanders, and making reports to the command duty officer or the commanding officer. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matt Hall)
200520-N-HR150-1025
PHILIPPINE SEA (May 20, 2020) Ensign Chancellor Adams, from Hilmar, California, observes the bridge crew while standing watch as the Officer of the Deck (OOD) in the pilot house of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). The OOD's responsibilities include overseeing the safe navigation of the ship, supervision of bridge watchstanders, and making reports to the command duty officer or the commanding officer. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matt Hall)