USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Story Archive

Blue Ridge Returns to Yokosuka  (4 September 2012)
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).
Blue Ridge Arrives in Chinhae  (5 September 2012)
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.
Blue Ridge Goat Locker Welcomes New Chiefs  (14 September 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.
Blue Ridge Concludes Initial IRAT  (20 September 2012)
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.
Students Tour Blue Ridge  (15 February 2013)
More than 110 students, teachers and chaperons from Yokosuka Middle School toured U.S. 7th flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Feb. 15.
Blue Ridge Arrives in Hong Kong  (1 March 2013)
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked staff arrived in Hong Kong March 1 for a port visit.
Filipino-American Sailors Reenlist in Philippines  (13 March 2013)
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.
Blue Ridge Arrives in Kure   (16 March 2013)
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge arrived in Kure, Japan, for a port visit March 16.
Blue Ridge Arrives in Port Klang  (3 June 2013)
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), making the first stop of its current patrol, arrived in Port Klang, June 3.
USS Blue Ridge Departs Singapore  (12 June 2013)
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departed Singapore following a four-day visit, June 12.
Blue Ridge Departs Jakarta  (18 June 2013)
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departed Jakarta, Indonesia, after completing a four-day port visit June 18.
Blue Ridge Arrives in Dili  (24 June 2013)
Sailors from U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), embarked 7th Fleet staff and Marines assigned to Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team Pacific anchored off the coast of Dili for a port visit June 24.
Timor-Leste and Indonesian Sailors Partner with USS Blue Ridge  (24 June 2013)
U.S. 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) hosted two sailors from the Republic of Indonesia and five sailors from the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste while on patrol June 18 - 24.

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