151116-N-TV403-047 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 16, 2015) - Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Charles Pawlak, front, monitors Boatswain's Mate Seaman Malcolm Castillo, center, and Seaman Jessica Navedo, rear, all attached to the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), remove rust from the starboard sponson. Blue Ridge is currently moored in Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka undergoing a Selected Restricted Availability maintenance period, which will allow the ship to undertake future patrols, ensuring the safety and security of Pacific sea lanes. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist

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151116-N-TV403-047 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 16, 2015) - Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Charles Pawlak, front, monitors Boatswain's Mate Seaman Malcolm Castillo, center, and Seaman Jessica Navedo, rear, all attached to the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), remove rust from the starboard sponson. Blue Ridge is currently moored in Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka undergoing a Selected Restricted Availability maintenance period, which will allow the ship to undertake future patrols, ensuring the safety and security of Pacific sea lanes. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Timothy Hale/ RELEASED)

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