191212-N-HR150-135 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 12, 2019) Capt. Craig Sicola, from Dallas, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), delivers remarks during the Blue Ridge change of command ceremony. Sicola relieved Capt. Eric J. Anduze, from Manati, P.R., as the ship’s commanding officer. Blue Ridge, part of Expeditionary Strike Group 7, is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners within the Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matt Hall/Released)