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YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 10, 2023) – Capt. Nicholas DeLeo delivers remarks after relieving Capt. Dale Gregory as commanding officer, U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), during a change in command ceremony Nov. 10. 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 Seaman Charlotte Duran)