190208-N-YM543-105 OTARU, Japan (Feb. 8, 2019) Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer, center, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, Capt. Timothy Rexrode, U.S. 7th Fleet chief of staff, and Capt. Eric J. Anduze, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), greet distinguished representatives during an arrival ceremony in Otaru, Japan. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy, and as 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 Dylan McKay/Released)