YOKOSUKA, Japan (August 04, 2018) - Two young Japanese boys pose for a photo in front of 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka's annual Friendship Day celebration. More than 38,000 people attended the open base event, highlighting the partnership between the Navy and the host nation of Japan. Blue Ridge is in a final upkeep and training phase in preparation to become fully mission capable for operations.

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