190208-N-YM543-173 OTARU, Japan (Feb. 8, 2019) Community representatives greet command leadership of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) during the ship's 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)