U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) returned to Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 4 after concluding its participation in Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2012 (UFG12).
U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff, and Marines arrived in Chinhae, South Korea, Aug. 30, marking the successful completion of Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2012.
Seventeen Sailors aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) put on their combination covers and anchor collar devices for the first time during a pinning ceremony held aboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka Sept. 14.
Inspection and Readiness Assist Team (IRAT) arrived aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) for its initial inspection of the ship's operating equipment Aug. 31.
Five Filipino-American Sailors assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) took advantage of a port visit in Manila, Republic of the Philippines, to reenlist in their birth country.