080530-N-6566M-022 SHIMIZU, Japan (May 30 2008) The amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) steams within sight of Mt. Fuji on its final stop to Shimizu, ending a six-week Spring Swing tour. Blue Ridge serves under Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7/Task Force (CTF) 76, the Navy's only forward deployed amphibious force. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Heidi McCormick (Released) 080530-N-6566M-022 USS Blue Ridge LCC 19

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