150223-N-KG618-164 YOKOSUKA, Japan (Feb. 23, 2015) Capt. Kyle P. Higgins, left, commander of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), and Lt. Seth Hall, main propulsion assistant, far right, observe as Machinist's Mate 1st Class Stephan Piper, boiler technician of the watch, radios safety checks in the fire room. Blue Ridge successfully conducted a light off of its boilers, providing steam to power the steam plant, in order to resume patrols in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin A. Flinn/Released)