YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 22, 2018) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Seth Cawthern, from Burgaw, , prepares to light the torch for the ignition of the One Bravo boiler aboard the 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Blue Ridge and its crew have now entered a final upkeep and training phase in preparation to become fully mission capable for operations.

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