180316-N-NM917-081 YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 16, 2018) Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Cola Parsley, from New York City, attached to the U.S. 7th fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), makes pipe repairs by silver brazing. Silver brazing is the process of joining two pieces of metal using thin film of silver brazing filler metal. Blue Ridge and her crew have now entered a final upkeep and training phase in preparation to become fully mission capable for operations.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jordan KirkJohnson/Released)