150303-N-NM917-440 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 3, 2015) Gunner's Mate 1st Class John Linke, assigned to the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), assists with the training on the proper use of the .50-caliber machine gun on the main deck during a live-fire exercise. Blue Ridge is currently conducting sea trials in preparation for resuming patrols in the 7th Fleet area of operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jordan KirkJohnson/ RELEASED) Live-fire exercise aboard USS Blue Ridge 150303-N-NM917-440

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