150414-N-OK605-040 YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 14, 2015) Lt. j.g. Nicholas Caro, assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), stands watch as the officer of the deck in the pilot house while the ship departs Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Blue Ridge is departing to conduct patrols, strengthening and fostering relationships within the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Weldin/Released)