180619-N-YG414-098 YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 19, 2018) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, speaks with officers in the wardroom of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) about the command climate and ship schedule during a ship visit. 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 3rd Class Patrick Semales/Released)