020810-N-8955-007 Vladivostok, Russian Federation (Aug. 10, 2002) -- Midshipmen attached to the USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) depart the command ship for a day of liberty during a three-day port visit in Vladivostok. The USS Blue Ridge and the Commander of the Seventh Fleet (COMSEVENTHFLT) are currently deployed in support of Exercise Ulchi Focus Lens 2002. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class Novia Harrington. (RELEASED) US Navy 020810-N-8955H-007 Midshipmen attached to the USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) depart the command ship for a day of liberty in Vladivostok

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