YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 10, 2016) Commanding Officer of 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), Capt. Matthew Paradise, talks to Sailors during an all hands call. Blue Ridge is docked at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, undergoing an Extended Dry-Docking Selected Restricted Availability to ensure the ship's life for future patrols.

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