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180522-N-DS193-138.JPG Photo By: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ethan Carter/RELEASED

YOKOSUKA, Japan - 180522-N-XN398-054 YOKOSUKA, Japan (May 22, 2018) - Steam pours once again from the boiler stack of the U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). This is the first time in nearly two years Blue Ridge has had her boilers lit and is steaming under her own power following an extended selected restricted availability. Blue Ridge and her crew have now entered a final upkeep and training phase in preparation to become fully mission capable for operations.


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