YOKOSUKA, Japan (Aug. 17, 2023) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class London Halloway, from Los Angeles, prepares to raise the colors aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while returning to Yokosuka, Aug. 17. 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 2nd Class Matt Hall)