150302-N-NM917-076 YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 2, 2015) -- Sailors, attached to 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), secure the aft flagstaff as the ship departs Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Blue Ridge will be conducting sea trials in preparation for resuming patrols in the 7th Fleet area of operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jordan KirkJohnson/Released) USS Blue Ridge action 150302-N-NM917-076

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