190208-N-XN398-155 OTARU, Japan (Feb. 8 2019) The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) sits pierside in Otaru, Japan. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy, and as U.S. 7th Fleet command ship, is responsible for fostering relationships within the Indo-Asia Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Carter/Released)