Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Tuggle takes the
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Tuggle takes the second class petty officer advancement exam aboard U.S. 7th fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). The Navy administers advancement exams biannually to give q... More
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Commanding
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Commanding Officer Capt. Will Pennington presents a gift to a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force officer during a welcoming ceremony after the ship pulled into ... More
Lt. j.g. Harold-Shelby Clark looks a radar on the bridge
Lt. j.g. Harold-Shelby Clark looks a radar on the bridge aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while the ship arrived in Hong Kong. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class J... More
Senior Chief Interior Communications Electrician Duane
Senior Chief Interior Communications Electrician Duane Carr leads a group of Marines to their manning the rails station as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) pulls into Kure, Japan for a port visit... More
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Command
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Command Master Chief Mark Tomlinson instructs sailors and Marines the sequence of events for a welcoming ceremony after Blue Ridge pulled into Kure, Japan. Blue R... More
Vice Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet,
Vice Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, speaks during a welcoming ceremony after USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) pulled into Kure, Japan for a port visit. Blue Ridge port visits represent an important oppor... More
Sailors man the rails as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS
Sailors man the rails as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) passes Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force JDS Kurobe (ATS 4202) while the ship pulls into Kure, Japan for a port visit. Blue Ridge port vi... More
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Tuggle takes the
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Tuggle takes the 2nd class petty officer advancement exam aboard the U.S. 7th fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). The Navy administers advancement exams biannually to give ... More
Lt. Cmdr. Wilfredo Eslao, right, congratulates Ship's
Lt. Cmdr. Wilfredo Eslao, right, congratulates Ship's Serviceman 1st Class Michel Tolentino on reenlisting during a ceremony on the flight deck aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in Manila, ... More
Lt. j.g. Henry Villatoro watches through binoculars
Lt. j.g. Henry Villatoro watches through binoculars from the port bridge wing of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ship pulls in to Kure for a port visit. Blue Ridge port visits represent a... More
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departs
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departs from Busan, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mel Orr/Released)
Quartermaster Seaman Spencer Lewis raises a pennant
Quartermaster Seaman Spencer Lewis raises a pennant aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while the ship arrived in Hong Kong. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeff T... More
Bridge watchstanders converse on the bridge aboard
Bridge watchstanders converse on the bridge aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while the ship arrived in Hong Kong. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeff Troutman/Released)
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Hendricks
Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Hendricks sweeps snow off the brow leading up to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a rare snow storm in Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by ... More
Chief petty officer combination covers are displayed
Chief petty officer combination covers are displayed prior to a pinning ceremony aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Seventeen chief petty officer... More
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Commanding
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Commanding Officer Capt. Will Pennington greets Japanese officials during a welcoming ceremony after the ship pulled into Kure, Japan. Blue Ridge port visits repr... More
Chief Information Systems Technician Michelle Pittard,
Chief Information Systems Technician Michelle Pittard, assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) receives her collar devices from her son, and Senior Chief Hospital Corpman Eric Mayes duri... More
Lt. Cmdr. Wilfredo Eslao, right, administers the Oath
Lt. Cmdr. Wilfredo Eslao, right, administers the Oath of Reenlistment to Chief Boatswain's Mate Bryan Barcena, left, Ship's Serviceman 1st Class Michel Tolentino, and Chief Personnel Specialist Achilles Amante ... More
Senior Chief Interior Communications Electrician Duane
Senior Chief Interior Communications Electrician Duane Carr instructs sailors how to man the rails as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) pulls into Kure, Japan for a port visit. Blue Ridge port vis... More
Lt. j.g. Michael Clark checks bearings as U.S. 7th
Lt. j.g. Michael Clark checks bearings as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) pulls into Kure, Japan for a port visit. Blue Ridge port visits represent an important opportunity to promote peace and ... More
The miser tower aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS
The miser tower aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) is covered by snow a during a rare winter storm in Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mel Orr)
Hull Technician 2nd Class Andrew Berton shouts instructions
Hull Technician 2nd Class Andrew Berton shouts instructions to fire hose teams during a crash and smash drill on the flight deck aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. ... More
Filipino-American sailors reenlist in Philippines
Lt. Cmdr. Wilfredo Eslao, right, administers the Oath of Reenlistment to Chief Boatswain's Mate Bryan Barcena, left, Ship's Serviceman 1st Class Michel Tolentino, and Chief Personnel Specialist Achilles Amante ... More
Operations Specialist 3rd Class Andrea Montanez looks
Operations Specialist 3rd Class Andrea Montanez looks past big eyes on the port bridge wing aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ship departs Busan, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Navy photo ... More
Kazutoshi Komura, Mayor of Kure, Japan, speaks to sailors
Kazutoshi Komura, Mayor of Kure, Japan, speaks to sailors and Marines assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during a welcoming ceremony after the ship pulled into Kure, Japan. Blue Ridge ... More
Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Bradley Leslie
Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Bradley Leslie uses a sound-powered phone to relay contact information to the bridge watch team aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while the ship arri... More
The main deck aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue
The main deck aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) is covered by snow a during a rare winter storm in Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mel Orr)
Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Bradley Leslie
Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Bradley Leslie uses "Big Eyes" on a bridge wing aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while the ship arrived in Hong Kong. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Commu... More
Damage Controlman Fireman Joseph Woodson, left, changes
Damage Controlman Fireman Joseph Woodson, left, changes the nozzle spray pattern on fire hose three while Engineman 2nd Class David Kirchens keeps eyes on a simulated fire during a crash and smash drill on the ... More
Commanding Officer Capt. Will Pennington, left, and
Commanding Officer Capt. Will Pennington, left, and Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. Brian Ribota look over plotting charts on the bridge aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while the ship arrived... More
Damage Controlman 1st Class Nathan Alberti, left, watches
Damage Controlman 1st Class Nathan Alberti, left, watches Damage Controlman Fireman Dillon Brown, right, and Hull Technician Fireman Samson Shepherd check for hot spots on a simulated helicopter during a crash ... More
Looking over plotting charts
Capt. Will Pennington, left, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), and Lt. Cmdr. Brian Ribota, executive officer of Blue Ridge, look over plotting charts on the bridge while... More
Senior Chief Interior Communications Electrician Duane
Senior Chief Interior Communications Electrician Duane Carr leads a group of Marines to their manning the rails station as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) pulls into Kure, Japan for a port visit... More
Sailors perform a foreign object debris walk down during
Sailors perform a foreign object debris walk down during a crash and smash drill on the flight deck aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communicat... More
Chief petty officers assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet
Chief petty officers assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) pose for a group photo after a pinning ceremony at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Seventeen chief petty officers recei... More
Hull Technician 2nd Class Andrew Berton, center, gives
Hull Technician 2nd Class Andrew Berton, center, gives instructions to Damage Controlman Fireman Dillon Brown during a crash and smash drill on the flight deck aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC... More
Quartermaster Seaman Spencer Lewis, left, Quartermaster
Quartermaster Seaman Spencer Lewis, left, Quartermaster 3rd Class Stephen Songy raise and lower pennants aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while the ship arrived in Hong Kong. (U.S. Navy ph... More
Damage Controlman 1st Class Nathan Alberti, left, watches
Damage Controlman 1st Class Nathan Alberti, left, watches Damage Controlman Fireman Dillon Brown, right, and Hull Technician Fireman Samson Shepherd carry Culinary Specialist 1st Class Leah Bongbonga during a c... More
Operations Specialist Seaman Tyler Bishop, left, and
Operations Specialist Seaman Tyler Bishop, left, and Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Kenneth Acosta stand sea and anchor watches on the port bridge wing aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ... More
Lt. Cmdr. Wilfredo Eslao, right, speaks during a
Lt. Cmdr. Wilfredo Eslao, right, speaks during a reenlistment ceremony for Chief Boatswain's Mate Bryan Barcena, left, Ship's Serviceman 1st Class Michel Tolentino, and Chief Personnel Specialist Achilles Amant... More
Sailors wait to man the rails as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship
Sailors wait to man the rails as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) pulls into Kure, Japan for a port visit. Blue Ridge port visits represent an important opportunity to promote peace and stability... More
Bos'n Lt. j.g. Lashondra Philips talks on a radio as
Bos'n Lt. j.g. Lashondra Philips talks on a radio as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) pulls into Kure, Japan for a port visit. Blue Ridge port visits represent an important opportunity to promote... More
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class James Vest operates a weapons
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class James Vest operates a weapons console on the bridge aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while the ship arrived in Hong Kong. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Spe... More
Marines assigned to Marine Corps Security Forces Bravo
Marines assigned to Marine Corps Security Forces Bravo Fifth Platoon man the rails as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)pulls into Kure, Japan for a port visit. Blue Ridge port visits represent an ... More
Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Scott Woodfeldt takes
Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Scott Woodfeldt takes the second class petty officer advancement exam aboard U.S. 7th fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). The Navy administers advancement exams biannually to g... More
Quartermaster Seaman Martika McKenzie reports navigational
Quartermaster Seaman Martika McKenzie reports navigational readings on the port bridge wing aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ship departs from Busan, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Navy p... More
Sailors take the 2nd class petty officer advancement
Sailors take the 2nd class petty officer advancement exam aboard the U.S. 7th fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). The Navy administers advancement exams biannually to give qualifying sailors the opportunity... More
Sailors man the rails as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS
Sailors man the rails as U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) pulls into Kure, Japan for a port visit. Blue Ridge port visits represent an important opportunity to promote peace and stability in the ... More
Sailors stand watch on the bridge aboard U.S. 7th Fleet
Sailors stand watch on the bridge aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while the ship arrived in Hong Kong. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeff Troutman/Released)
Sailors take the second class petty officer advancement
Sailors take the second class petty officer advancement exam aboard U.S. 7th fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). The Navy administers advancement exams biannually to give qualifying sailors the opportunity ... More
Damage Controlman 3rd Class Camille McDonald shouts
Damage Controlman 3rd Class Camille McDonald shouts instructions down fire hose two during a crash and smash drill on the flight deck aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) in Yokosuka, Japan. (... More