160224-N-KG618-035 OSAKA, Japan (Feb. 24, 2016) - Capt. Kyle P. Higgins, commanding officer of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), answers questions during a media engagement following mooring in Osaka Harbor. Blue Ridge is conducting a regularly scheduled port visit during its patrol of the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin A. Flinn/ RELEASED)