190529-N-XN398-237 YOKOSUKA (May 29, 2019) Sailors aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) man the rails returning from a four-month patrol. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Carter/Released)