180515-N-YM543-140 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 15, 2018) - Commanding Officer of the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), Capt. Brett Crozier, talks with Chief Boatswain's Mate Nazel Mendoza while observing flight deck preservations. Blue Ridge and her crew have now entered a final upkeep and training phase in preparation to become fully mission capable for operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan McKay/RELEASED)

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