Big Top reception - US Navy Photo

From left, Capt. Daniel Grieco, commanding officer of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19); Vice Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet; Leslie A. Bassett, United States deputy chief of Mission, Manila and Vice Adm. Alexander Pama, flag officer in command, Philippine navy, cut a ceremonial cake at a Big Top reception on the flight deck aboard Blue Ridge. Blue Ridge sailors and embarked 7th Fleet staff are in Manila for a port visit. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Norman/Released)