160169-N-YL053-030 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 29, 2016) - Capt. Kyle P. Higgins, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), speaks to sailors and Japanese contractors about the completion of the selected restricted availability maintenance period. Blue Ridge is currently moored at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, finishing the final preparations for its 2016 patrol cycle. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Don Patton/ RELEASED)