Blue Ridge departs Okinawa, Japan

Ensign Shannon Clancy communicates over the bridge phone aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ship departs White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa, Japan, April 21, 2026. Blue Ridge and embarked U.S. 7th Fleet staff conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance future warfighting capabilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary Del Rio)