YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 23, 2023) Machinist Mate 2nd Class Tahirah Geter, from Carrollton, Ga., prepares to light the boilers in the fireroom aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), April 23, 2023. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Toi Williams)