180918-N-DS193-024 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 18, 2018) Capt. Brett E. Crozier, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), welcomes members of the Japan Self-Defense Force Joint Staff College for a tour aboard the ship. During the tour, 44 Joint Staff College members visited the bridge, the commanding officer's stateroom and main deck before attending an area operations brief. Blue Ridge is in 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 Adam K. Thomas/Released)