160224-N-KG618-067 OSAKA, Japan (Feb. 24, 2016) - Capt. Kyle Higgins, commanding officer of U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), gives remarks to local media members during a ship tour. 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)