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military2 years ago

"US and South Korean Marines Conduct Joint Training on Korean Peninsula"

US and South Korean marines have coordinated drills from the USS Blue Ridge, the Seventh Fleet's flagship, during the second phase of the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise. The amphibious command-and-control headquarters, located approximately 720 miles away from the Korean Peninsula, allows for simulated command and control from the sea, enhancing their capability to respond and defend against any threat to South Korea. The USS Blue Ridge is equipped with a communication suite and is described as the most capable command ship ever built.

military2 years ago

USS Blue Ridge Returns to Japanese Naval Base After Four-Year Patrol

The USS Blue Ridge, the Navy's oldest operational warship and flagship of the U.S. 7th Fleet, has returned to Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan after completing its first full patrol in the Indo-Pacific region since 2019. The ship spent 40 days at sea, covering 8,840 nautical miles and making port calls in Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei, and the Philippines. The Blue Ridge serves as a peacetime emissary, platform for humanitarian efforts, and command-and-control ship during fleet operations. This patrol was seen as important due to the ship's unique mission in the vast region.