YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 21, 2021) Capt. Tim Waits, right, commanding officer of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), walks with Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, Task Force 76, Rear Adm. Chris Engdahl during his visit aboard the ship, May 21, 2021. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Trinity Benjamin)