YOKOSUKA, Japan – Japanese guests watch as a member of the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) damage control (DC) team demonstrates DC equipment while onboard during the 42nd annual Yokosuka Friendship Day celebration. The open base event highlights the friendship between the Navy and Japan. FLEACT Yokosuka provides, maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of 7th Fleet’s forward-deployed naval forces, 71 tenant commands, and 27,000 military and civilian personnel.

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