USS Blue Ridge arrives in Okinawa after 70 consecutive days at sea

U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff pulled into Okinawa, May 24, making the ship’s first port visit in more than 70 days.

While on liberty, Sailors will have limited access to specific designated areas on the pier and neighboring beach. This type of “safe haven” liberty allows for quality of life and readiness, while strictly mitigating the risk of…