USS Blue Ridge is the lead ship of the Blue Ridge-class and the Seventh Fleet amphibious command ship. It is also the third ship to be named for the Blue Ridge Mountains of the eastern United States.

The Blue Ridge (AGC 19) was laid down on February 27, 1967, by the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and redesignated LCC 19 on October 1, 1968; Sponsored by Mrs. Gretchen T. Byrd, the wife of Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr., (Va.), and launched on January 4, 1969; Commissioned on November 14, 1970. Capt. Kent J. Carroll in command.

February 15, 1971 USS Blue Ridge arrived in Norfolk, Va., for initial ammunition outfitting.

March 4, LCC 19 arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for a two-day port visit; Port calls to Lima, Peru, from March 20-22 and Acapulco, Mexico, from April 2-5.

April 9, USS Blu Ridge arrived in its homeport of Naval Station San Diego, California, after a two-month transit from Philadelphia.

October 11, The amphibious command ship entered the Long Beach Naval Shipyard for a Post Shakedown Availability (PSA).

January 7, 1972 USS Blue Ridge departed San Diego for its maiden western Pacific deployment; Port visits to Pearl Harbor from Jan. 13-15 and Apra Harbor, Guam, on Jan. 25.

January 29, The Blue Ridge pulled into Subic Bay, Philippines, for a brief port call to relieve USS Eldorado (LCC 11); Port visit to Sasebo, Japan, from Feb. 15-22.

February 28, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Singapore for a three-day port visit; Inport Subic Bay again from March 6-11; Port visit to Hong Kong from March 13-18.

March 20, The Blue Ridge returned to Okinawa, Japan, and embarked Brigadier Gen. E. J. Miller in preparation for a joint exercise Golden Dragon with the Korea.

The Blue Ridge departed Okinawa on April 5 and, for the next 15 weeks, operated in the Gulf of Tonkin as the flagship of both Commander, Task Force (TF) 76 and of Commander, Task Group (TG) 79.1. While serving as command ship for 7th Fleet amphibious forces fighting to recapture Quang Tri province from North Vietnamese troops, she participated in both the Song Thanh and Lam Son series of amphibious operations.

On June 27, while engaged in Operation Song Thanh 8-72, the Blue Ridge dueled with shore batteries sited on Tiger Island located offshore near the demilitarized zone.

July 1, Capt. Paul H. Speer relieved Capt. Kent J. Carroll as commanding officer of the Blue Ridge during a ceremony on board the ship, while underway off the coast of Da Nang.

USS Blue Ridge completed its missions in the Gulf of Tonkin on July 18 and arrived in Subic Bay two days later. On the 25th, she headed for the Ryukyu Islands and arrived at Okinawa on July 28. On Aug. 2, the staffs of TF 76 and TG 79.1 transferred from Blue Ridge to Paul Revere (LPA 248); Returned to San Diego on Aug. 18.

October 5, The Blue Ridge arrived in San Francisco, Calif., for a four-day port call.

February 24, 1973 USS Blue Ridge departed San Diego for its second western Pacific deployment; Inport Pearl Harbor for a brief stop on March 2.

March 15, The Blue Ridge arrived at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, for a 16-day port call, relieving the USS Paul Revere as flagship for the Commander, Amphibious Group 1.

March 20, Capt. James D. Butler relieved Capt. Paul H. Speer as the 3rd CO of the Blue Ridge.

April 11, The amphibious command ship arrived at White Beach Naval Facility again after participated in a joint U.S.- South Korean exercise Golden Dragon.

April 26, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Naval Base Subic Bay, Philippines, for a nine-day port call; Port visit to Hong Kong from May 7-12; Returned to Okinawa in late May after participated in a joint U.S.- Philippine Naval exercise Pagasa I.

June 1, The Blue Ridge arrived in Keelung, Taiwan, for a four-day port visit; Port call to Sasebo, Japan, from June 7-14.

After departing Okinawa on July 10, the Blue Ridge headed to the Gulf of Tonkin to deliver equipment needed by U.S. helicopters engaged in Operation Endsweep, the clearing of American mines from North Vietnamese waters. After a bief visit to Subic Bay, LCC 19 arrived in Yokosuka, Japan, on July 26 for a 10-day upkeep; Inport Singapore from Aug. 24-29.

Sept. 4, The Blue Ridge arrived at White Beach Naval Facility for a 15-day port call; Inport Subic Bay, before participating in exercise Pagasa II, from Sept. 22-26.

October 23, USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Station San Diego following an eight-month deployment.

March 15, 1974 The Blue Ridge arrived at Naval Air Station Alameda in San Francisco for a week-long port call.

October 18, USS Blue Ridge departed San Diego for its third western Pacific deployment.

November 6, After a brief visit to Pearl Harbor, the Blue Ridge pulled into Yokosuka, Japan, to embark the staff of the Commander, 7th Fleet Amphibious Force; Inport White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, from Nov. 10-24.

December 10, The amphibious command ship returned to Subic Bay after participated in exercise Bayanihan; Inport White Beach Naval Facility from Dec. 21- Jan. 7.

January 25, 1975 USS Blue Ridge arrived in Hong Kong for a six-day liberty port visit, following a 12-day upkeep at Subic Bay.

February 12, After a 10-day port call to White Beach, the Blue Ridge arrived in Keelung, Taiwan, for a scheduled visit; Inport White Beach Naval Facility again from Feb. 19-2?.

March 1, The Blue Ridge departed Manila, Philippines, after a three-day port call to participate in execise Sea Fox; Inport Manila again from March 12-15.

April 3, After departing Okinawa with three other amphibious ships, USS Blue Ridge arrived off the coast of South Vietnam to assist in refugees evacuation.

After a port call to Subic Bay from April 17-18, the Blue Ridge returned to Vietnam, coordinating a 46-ship task force in executing the world's largest helicopter evacuation.

May 5, USS Blue Ridge returned to Subic Bay, Philippines, for a turnover with the USS Denver (LPD 9), as flagship for the 7th Fleet Amphibious Force; Returned to San Diego on May 22.

August 1, The Blue Ridge departed Naval Station San Diego for a Dependent's Day Cruise; Entered the Long Beach Naval Shipyard, for an eight-month overhaul, on Oct. 31; Undocked and moored at Pier 6 on March 19, 1976; Returned home on July 2.

July 30, Capt. J. G. McIntyre relieved Capt. William D. Hart as the 5th commanding officer of Blue Ridge.

September 25, USS Blue Ridge departed San Diego for its fourth deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet AoR.

October 10, The amphibious command ship anchored off Kwajelein Atoll, Marshall Islands, for a turnover with the USS Cleveland (LPD 7).

November 1, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Sydney, Australia, for a five-day port visit after participated in a multinational amphibious exercise Kangaroo II; Inport Inport White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, for upkeep from Nov. 19-?; Port call to Keelung, Taiwan, from Dec. 3-7; Inport White Beach again from Dec. ?-13; Port visit to Busan, Republic of Korea, from Dec. 15-20; Returned to Okinawa on Dec. 22.

January 14, 1977 USS Blue Ridge arrived in Hong Kong for a five-day liberty visit to the British Crown Colony; Port call to Subic Bay, Philippines, from Jan. 21- Feb. 11; Inport Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, from Feb. 28- March ?.

March 8, USS Blue Ridge moored at Pier 6 on Naval Station San Diego following a five-and-a-half month deployment.

June 22, The Blue Ridge departed homeport to participate in READIEX 4-77; Underway for a Dependent's Day Cruise on Aug. 6; Underway for Operational Propulsion Plant Examination (OPPE) from Aug. 8-11.

August 24, USS Blue Ridge departed San Diego for its fifth deployment; Port call to Pearl Harbor from Aug. 31- Sep. 4.

September 17, The Blue Ridge arrived at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, and resumed duty as flagship for the 7th Fleet Amphibious Force; Inport Manila, Republic of the Philippines, from Sept. 23-27; After a visit to Subic Bay, returned to Okinawa on Oct. 7.

October 26, The Blue Ridge arrived at White Beach Naval Facility again after supporting Operation Bayanihan IV/Fortress Lightning; Inport Keelung, Taiwan, from Oct. 28-31; Inport Pearl Harbor, to repair the ruptured boiler tubes and to embark "Tigers," from Nov. 11-15.

November 20, USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Station San Diego following a three-month deployment; Underway for READIEX 1-78 from Dec. 7-15.

January 9, 1978 USS Blue Ridge anchored in Acapulco Bay for a three-day liberty visit to Mexico; Returned home on Jan. ?; Underway for READIEX 2-78 from Jan. 23- Feb. 2; Commenced a six-week Planned Restricted Availability period (PRAV) on Feb. 4.

May 12, USS Blue Ridge moored at Pier 45 in San Francisco, Calif., for a 10-day port visit; Inport Portland, Ore., to participate in annual Rose Festival, from June 8-13.

June 17, Capt. Dudley L. Carlson relieved Capt. J. G. McIntyre as CO of the LCC 19 during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship.

July 18, The Blue Ridge returned to Naval Station San Diego after an eight-day underway for READIEX 4-78.

August 3, USS Blue Ridge departed San Diego for its sixth western Pacific deployment; Port visit to Pearl Harbor from Aug. 13-15; Arrived in White Beach, Okinawa, on Aug. 28.

September 11, After a port visit to Hong Kong, the Blue Ridge moored at the Ship Repair Facility in Subic Bay, Philippines, for a 10-day upkeep; Anchored in Buckner Bay, Okinawa, from Sept. 27-28; Inport Keelung, Taiwan, on Oct. 9; Emergency sortied to avoid the Tropical Storm Ora on Oct. 11; Returned to White Beach on Oct. 15; Inport Pearl Harbor from Oct. 28-30.

November 6, USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Station San Diego following a three-month deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet AoR; Underway for READIEX 1-79 from Dec. 4-?.

March 31, 1979 The Blue Ridge completed a nearly three-month Planned Restricted Availability (PRAV); Underway for an overnight Dependent's Cruise on June 20.

July 17, USS Blue Ridge arrived in its new homeport of Yokosuka, Japan, after a two-week transit from San Diego, Calif.

August 6, The 7th Fleet flagship arrived in Hong Kong for a five-day liberty visit to British Crown Colony; Inport Subic Bay from Aug. 13-17; Returned to Yokosuka, after participated in exercise Fortress Gale, on Sept. 1.

October 22, USS Blue Ridge departed Naval Base Yokosuka for its first western Pacific patrol.

October 25, The Blue Ridge arrived in Maizuru, Japan, for a four-day port visit, the first by U.S. Navy warship after more than 16 years.

October 30, LCC 19 pulled into Busan, Republic of Korea, for a four-day port call; Inport Subic Bay for upkeep from Nov. 7-12; Returned to Yokosuka on Nov. 17.

December 5, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Sasebo, Japan, for a four-day port call; Returned home on Dec. ?; Underway again on Jan. 9.

January 14, 1980 The Blue ridge arrived in Manila, Republic of the Philippines, for a five-day port call; Inport Subic Bay from Jan. 19-28; Returned home Feb. 2.

March 28, USS Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Inchon, Republic of Korea, for a four-day port call.

March 31, FTG2 Craig E. Fiedler died from the injuries he sustained after falling approximately 20ft from the smal boat landing on March 30.

April 2, The Blue Ridge arrived in Busan, ROK, for a four-day port visit; Anchored in Chinhae Harbor from April 9-?; Port visit to Kagoshima, Japan, from April 13-16; Returned to Yokosuka on April 18; Underway again on June 4.

June 11, The 7th Fleet flagship arrived in Subic Bay, Philippines, for a five-day port call; Port call to Hong Kong from June 18-23; Inport Sasebo, Japan, from June 27- July 1; Returned to Yokosuka on July 3.

July 19, Capt. John D. Chamberlain relieved Capt. Dudley L. Carlson as CO of the Blue Ridge during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the ship at sea.

July 29, USS Blue Ridge departed Naval Base Yokosuka on July 29; Inport Otaru, Japan, from Aug. 1-5; Anchored in Maizuru Harbor from Aug. 8-11; Inport Kure, Japan, from Aug. 13-15; Returned home on Aug. 17; Underway again on Sept. 3.

September 7, The Blue Ridge arrived in Subic Bay for a three-day port call; Port visit to Pattaya Beach, Thailand, from Sept. 15-19; Port visit to Djakarta, Indonesia, from Sept. 23-26; Inport Singapore from Sept. 28- Oct. 1; Inport Port Kelang, Malaysia, from Oct. 2-4; Inport Subic Bay again from Oct. 10-12; Returned home on Oct. ?; Underway again on Nov. 4.

November 7, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea, for a four-day port call; Inport White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, from Nov. 13-1?; Inport Subic Bay, Philippines, after participated in exercise Valiant Blitz, from Nov. 24-?; Returned to Yokosuka on Dec. 2.

January 17, 1981 USS Blue Ridge arrived in Hong Kong for a five-day port call; Inport Subic Bay from Jan. 24- Feb. 2; Inport Manila, Philippines, from Feb. 2-7.

February 13, The amphibious command ship returned to Yokosuka for a two-week upkeep; Underway again, to participate in exercisae Team Spirit, on March 2; Inport White Beach Naval Facility from March ?-9; Anchored off Pohang, ROK, on March 11.

March 23, USS Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Inchon for a five-day visit to the Republic of Korea; Returned to Yokosuka on April 1.

April 7, The Blue Ridge entered the Dry Dock #5 at Ship Repair Facility Yokosuka for its fourth incremental overaul; Undocked on May 21.

June 24, USS Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Beppu, Japan, for a three-day port visit; Inport Kagoshima from June ?- July 2; Port call to Sasebo from July 3-7; Returned to Yokosuka on July 10; Underway again on Aug. 3.

August 8, The Blue Ridge moored to HMS Tamar for a five-day liberty visit to Hong Kong, British Crown Colony; Port call to Singapore from Aug. 17-21; Anchored off Penang, Malaysia, from Aug. 22-26; Inport Subic Bay from Aug. ?-31; Returned to Yokosuka on Sept. 10.

September 27, USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Base Yokosuka after a two-day Operational Plant Re-Certification Evaluation (OPPRE) in Sagami Wan.

After embarking the staffs for CTF-76 and CTF-79 on Nov 16, the 7th Fleet flagship participated in Command Port Exercise 82-1; Inport Subic Bay from Nov. 22-27; Inport Sasebo, Japan, from Dec. 2-5; Port visit to Fukuoka, Japan, from Dec. 6-9; Port visit to Busan, ROK, from Dec. 10-14.

January 7, 1982 USS Blue Ridge departed Yokosuka for a Spring Patrol; Inport Manila, Philippines, from Jan. 12-16; Inport Subic Bay for upkeep from Jan. 16-25.

January 31, The Blue Ridge moored at Madura Quay for a two-day port visit to Surabaya, Indonesia; Port call to Sydney, Australia, from Feb. 13-18.

February 27, LCC 19 pulled into Apra Harbor, Guam, for a brief port call; Returned to Yokosuka on March 4.

March 20, USS Blue Ridge moored to West Navy Pier on White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, to embark the CTF-76 and CTF-79 staffs for exercise Team Spirit '82; Anchored off Pohang, ROK, on March 24.

April 6, The 7th Fleet flagship anchored off the coast of Inchon, ROK, for a four-day port visit; Inport Naha, Okinawa, from April 13-15; Returned home on April 17; Underway for READEX 82 on May 3; Moored to Alava Wharf in Subic Bay for upkeep, beforee participating in exercise Tangent Flash in Dingalan Bay, from May 13-22.

June 5, The Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Pattaya Beach, Thailand, for a five-day liberty port visit; Port call to Hong Kong from June 15-21; Returned to Naval Base Yokosuka on June 26.

July 23, Capt. William C. Francis relieved Capt. John D. Chamberlain as commanding officer of the Blue Ridge.

August 19, USS Blue Ridge departed Yokosuka for sea trials following an eight-week Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Underaway for Sister Ship Operation with JDS Shirane (DDH 143) on Aug. 21; Port call to Otaru from Aug. 27-30.

September 1, The Blue Ridge anchored in Maizuru Harbor for a three-day port visit; Inport Sasebo, Japan, from Sept. ?-9; Returned home on Sept. 13; Underway again on Oct. 1; Port call to Busan, ROK, from Oct. 8-12; Returned to Yokosuka on Oct. 15; Underway for Command Post Exercise (CPX) on Oct. 25.

October 27, The Blue Ridge arrived in White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa for a brief stop to embark the CTF-76 and CTF-79 staffs.

November 3, USS Blue Ridge anchored in Triboa Bay, Republic of the Philippines, to offload ammunition; Inport Subic Bay from Nov. ?-8; Port call to Hong Kong from Nov. 10-16; After a brief visit to Okinawa, the ship returned to Yokosuka on Nov. 21.

January 7, 1983 USS Blue Ridge departed Naval Base Yokosuka for sea trials after completing the SRA 83-3; Underway again on Jan. 10.

From January 13-16, the Blue Ridge conducted Marine Amphibious Force Command Post Exercise, off the coast of Okinawa; Inport Subic Bay for upkeep from Jan. 19-28; Port visit to Manila, Philippines, from Jan. 29- Feb. 1.

February 6, USS Blue Ridge anchored in Penang Harbor, Malaysia, for a three-day port visit; Port call to Singapore from Feb. 10-14; Returned to Yokosuka on Feb. 22; Underway again on March 1.

March 10, The Blue Ridge anchored in Pohang Harbor, ROK, for a two-day visit to conduct pre-sail conferences before participating in exercise Team Spirit '83; Anchored off Inchon, ROK, from March 23-26; Port call to Kagoshima, Japan, from March 28-30; Returned to Yokosuka on March 31.

April 25, USS Blue Ridge departed Naval Base Yokosuka for a two-week underway to participate in READEX 83.

May 9, Vice Adm. James R. Hogg relieved Vice Adm. M. Staser Holcomb as Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet, during a change-of-command ceremony on board the Blue Ridge.

May 12, USS Blue Ridge departed Yokosuka for a western Pacific patrol; Inport Subic Bay from May 17-22; Port call to Hong Kong from May 26-30.

May 27, At approximately 0130, a Class "A" fire was discovered in a dry stores storeroom on the fifth deck and was quickly contained.

June 3, The Blue Ridge arrived in White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, for a one-day stop to embark the CTF-76 and CTF-79 staffs, before participating in exercise Valiant Blitz 83-3; Returned to Yokosuka on June 15; Underway for sea trials in Sagami Wan, after completing the SRA 83-4, from July 25-27; Underway for Sister Ship Operation with JDS Shirane on Aug. 2.

August 6, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Beppu, Japan, for a two-day port visit; Inport Kure from Aug. 8-10; Inport Sasebo from Aug. 12-16; Returned to Yokosuka on Aug. 19.

September 6, USS Blue Ridge departed Yokosuka for a routine Fall Patrol; Port call to Busan, Republic of Korea, from Sept. 9-12; Inport Chinhae from Sept. 12-14; Arrived in Buckner Bay, Okinawa, for a brief stop to refuel on Sept. 16.

September 20, The Blue Ridge suffered a ruptured tube in 1B boiler and was forced to cancel the scheduled visit to Pattaya Beach, Thailand; Inport Subic Bay for emergent repairs from Sept. 22-25; Shortly after leaving Philippines, another tube in 1B boiler suffer a rupture, forcing the ship to return back to Subic Bay; Underway again on Oct. 10.

October 12, The Blue Ridge unsuccessfully fired a telemetry BPMDS missile at the Poro Point Missile Range; Inport Subic Bay for upkeep from Oct. 13-22; Inport Apra Harbor, Guam, after participating in exercise Battle Week 84-1, from Nov. 3-6; Port visit to Hong Kong from Nov. 11-15.

November 20, USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Base Yokosuka following a two-and-a-half month patrol.

January 4, 1984 The Blue Ridge departed homeport for sea trials following a Selected Restricted Availability (SRA).

January 6, Capt. Thomas D. Paulsen relieved Capt. William C. Francis as commanding officer of the Blue Ridge.

January 9, USS Blue Ridge departed Yokosuka for a routine western Pacific patrol; Conducted Marine Amphibious Force Command Post Exercise from Jan. 11-14.

January 17, The Blue Ridge pulled into Manila South Harbor for a three-day visit to the Republic of the Philippines; Inport Subic Bay for upkeep from Jan. 20- Feb. 4; Anchored at Man-O'-War Anchorage in Singapore from Feb. 13-17.

February 21, The amphibious command ship moored to Alava Wharf at Naval Base Subic Bay to embark the Mobile Training Team for a Phase II training; Returned to Yokosuka on Feb. 27; Underway again on March 9.

March 11, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Buckner Bay, Okinawa, to embark the CTF-76 and CTF-79 staffs; Participated in exercise Team Spirit '84, off the coast of Pohang, ROK, from March 20-26; Port visit to Busan from March 27-31; Returned to Yokosuka on April 4; Underway again on April 27; Brief visit to Okinawa on May 1.

May 7, USS Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Pattaya Beach, Thailand, for a five-day liberty port visit; Port call to Hong Kong from May 17-23; Arrived at White Beach Naval Facility, to disembark the CTF-76 staff, on May 26; Anchored off Inchon, Republic of Korea, from May 28- June 1; Returned to Yokosuka on June 4.

July 27, The Blue Ridge departed homeport for sea trials and Father/Daughter Cruise in Sagami Wan; Underway for a Japanese Sister-Ship Cruise on July 31; Port call to Sasebo from Aug. 3-7; Inport Maizuru from Aug. 9-12; Inport Muroran from Aug. 14-17; Returned to Yokosuka on Aug. 19; Day-long underway for a Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) assessment on Aug. 28.

September 23, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea, for a two-day port call; Arrived in White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, for a brief stop to embark the CTF-76 staff, on Sept. 27.

October 5, USS Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Penang, Malaysia, for a three-day port visit; Moored at Sembawang Base, Singapore, from Oct. 9-13; Inport Subic Bay from Oct. 17-24; Port visit to Hong Kong from Oct. 29- Nov. 3.

November 7, The amphibious command ship pulled into Pohang, Republic of Korea, for a brief port call to participate in exercise Valiant Blitz 85-1; Inport Busan from Nov. 12-14; Inport White Beach, Okinawa, to disembark the CTF-76 and CTF-79.1, on Nov. 16; Underway for FLEETEX 85 on Nov. 17.

November 30, USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Base Yokosuka following a nine-week Fall Patrol; Underway for sea trials in Sagami Wan, after completing the SRA 85-7, on Jan. 7.

January 27, 1985 The Blue ridge pulled into Naval Station Subic Bay for a two-week upkeep; Inport Manila from Feb. 10-14; Inport White Beach Naval Facility, to embark the CTF-76 and CTF-79 staffs for CPX, on Feb. 17; Returned to Yokosuka on Feb. 22; Underway again on March 11.

March 17, The 7th Fleet Flagship anchored in Pohang Harbor, ROK, for a three-day port call in preparation for exercise Team Spirit '85; Port call to Busan from March 28-31.

April 3, After departing Okinawa on the previous day, USS Blue Ridge was diverted to conduct surveillance operations against a seven ship Soviet Task Force in the Philippine Sea, led by Anti-Submarine Helicopter Cruiser Novorossiysk (CVHG 18); Returned to Yokosuka on April 7.

April 28, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Hong Kong for a six-day liberty port visit; Anchored off Pattaya Beach, Thailand, from May 10-15; Inport White Beach for a brief stop, to disembark the CTF-76 and CTF-79 staffs, on May 21.

May 23, USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Base Yokosuka after completing its Spring Patrol.

August 5, USS Blue Ridge departed Yokosuka for Phase I Interim Rerfresher Training, with the JMSDF ships Shirane and Marakumo; Inport Kure from Aug. 8-10; Inport Kagoshima from Aug. 12-13; Inport Sasebo from Aug. 14-16; Returned home on Aug. 20; Underway again on Sept. 2.

September 15, The Blue Ridge anchored off Phuket, Thailand, for a five-day liberty port visit; Port call to Penang, Malaysia, from Sept. 21-24; Moored to Ocean Termian Pier in Singapore from Sept. 26- Oct. 4.

October 18, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Chinhae, Republic of Korea, for a brief port call after participated in ANNUALEX, off the eastern coast of Japan.

October 22, The Blue Ridge successfully fired a Basic Point Defense Missile (BPMDS) at the Poro Point Missile Range; Inport Manila from Oct. 23-26; Inport Subic Bay, Philippines, for upkeep from Oct. 27- Nov. 6; Port visit to Cebu from Nov. 8-11; Port call to Hong Kong from Nov. 14-20.

November 19, Capt. John H. Heidt relieved Capt. Thomas D. Paulsen as CO of the Blue Ridge during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship in Hong Kong.

November 22, The Blue Ridge arrived in White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa to embark the CTF-76 and CTF-79 staffs for Marine Amphibious Force Command Post Exercise (CPX).

November 27, USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Base Yokosuka following a nearly three-month Fall Patrol.

January 11, 1986 The Blue Ridge departed homeport after completing its SRA 86-9; Port visit to Manila, Philippines, from Jan. 16-19; Moored to Alava Pier on Naval Station Subic Bay for upkeep from Jan. 19-31; Conducted CPX in Buckner Bay, Okinawa, from Feb. 9-12.

February 15, LCC 19 anchored off the coast of Inchon, ROK, for a four-day port visit; Returned to Naval Station Yokosuka on Feb. 22; Underway again on March ?.

March 12, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Pohang, Republic of Korea, to participate in a joint annual exercise Team Spirit; Anchored off Tok Soo Ri, to conduct command and control function for the remainder of the amphibious exercise, on March 20; Arrived in Okinawa on March 30; Returned home on April 1; Underway again on April 26.

May 5, The Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Pattaya Beach, Thailand, for a four-day liberty port visit; Port call to Hong Kong from May 13-19; Moored to Alava Pier on Naval Station Subic Bay for upkeep from May 21- June 4; Returned to Yokosuka on June 9.

July 31, USS Blue Ridge departed homeport for an annual Sister-ship Cruise; Inport Ohminato from Aug. 2-4; Inport Aomori from Aug. 4-6; Inport Otaru from Aug. 7-9.

On August 11, the amphibious command ship was tasked to conduct surveillance operations against the Soviet Naval units operating in the Sea of Okhotsk; Returned to Yokosuka on Aug. 18; Brief underway for Dependent's Day Cruise on Sept. 3; Underway again on Sept. 6.

September 9, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Chinhae, Republic of Korea, for a brief port call; Hosted the Commander, Amphibous Force 7th Fleet, change of command in Buckner Bay, Okinawa, on Sept. 13; Arrived in Apra Harbor, Guam, for a brief port call on Sept. 17.

September 29, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Sydney, Australia, for an eight-day port visit; Port call to Melbourne from Oct. 9-14; Inport Fremantle from Oct. 19-25; Inport Darwin from Oct. 30- Nov. 2; Inport Subic Bay for upkeep from Nov. 9-18; Port visit to Hong Kong from Nov. 19-25.

November 29, USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Base Yokosuka following a 12-week Fall Patrol.

February 11, 1987 The Blue Ridge departed Yokosuka for a routine western Pacific patrol; Inport Subic Bay from Feb. 16-23; Inport White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, for CPX from Feb. 26- March 1; Returned home on March 4; Underway again on March 16.

March 21, USS Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Pohang, Republic of Korea, for onload in support of exercise Team Spirit '87; Port call to Busan from April 7-10.

April 12, The Blue Ridge moored at White Beach Naval Facility to disembark Commander, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet and Commander, Landing Force 7th Fleet; Returned to Yokosuka on April 15; Underway again on May 9; Inport Subic Bay from May 13-14.

May 17, USS Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Pattaya Beach, Thailand, for a five-day liberty port visit; Moored at HMAS Tamar in Hong Kong from May 27- June 1; Inport Sasebo, Japan, from June 3-?; Returned to Yokosuka on June 10.

August 1, The Blue Ridge departed homeport for a brief underway to conduct sea trials and a Dependent's Day Cruise, following a Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Underway again on Aug. ?.

August 6, USS Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Inchon, Republic of Korea, for a four-day port visit; Returned to Yokosuka on Aug. ?; Underway for Sister-ship Cruise on Sept. 1; Inport Hachinohe from Sept. 3-5; Inport Maizuru from Sept. 7-10; Returned home on Sept. 1?; Underway again on Sept. 28.

October 5, The Blue Ridge moored at Alava Pier in Subic Bay, Philippines, for a five-day port call; Port visit to Hong Kong from Oct. 12-17; Inport Pohang, ROK, before participating in exercise Valiant Blitz '87, from Oct. 24-27; Port call to Busan from Nov. 5-8.

November 12, USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Base Yokosuka following a 45-day patrol.

December 1, Capt. Michael D. Barker relieved Capt. John H. Heidt as CO of the LCC 19 during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship.

January 15, 1988 USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Station Yokosuka after a two-day underway for sea trials, following a Selected Restricted Availability (SRA).

February 1, The Blue Ridge arrived in Subic Bay, Philippines, for a six-day port call; Inport Singapore from Feb. 10-15; Inport White Beach, Okinawa, for a brief visit in support of CPX, on Feb. 21; Returned to Naval Base Yokosuka on Feb. 26; Underway again on March 14.

March 21, USS Blue Ridge anchored off the coast Pohang, ROK, for onload in support of exercise Team Spirit '88; Port call to Busan, ROK, from April 5-7; Returned home on April 11.

May 11, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Tokyo, Japan, for a brief port visit, the first by U.S. Navy warship in more than 20 years; Underway again on May 13.

May 19, The amphibious command ship arrived in Subic Bay, Philippines, for a five-day port call; Port visit to Hong Kong from May 26-30; After a brief visit to Okinawa to disembark staffs, the ship returned to Yokosuka on June 4; Underway again on Aug. 3; Inport Sasebo from Aug. 5-8; Inport Kure from Aug. 10-12.

September 2, USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Base Yokosuka after a four-day underway for Interim Refresher Training; Underway again from Sept. 6-9; Underway again on Sept. 19.

September 24, The Blue Ridge pulled into Subic Bay, Philippines, for a four-day port call; Anchored in Patong Bay for a liberty port visit to Phuket, Thailand, from Oct. ?-7; Inport Penang, Malaysia, from Oct. 8-11; Port call to Singapore from Oct. 12-16; Port visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, from Oct. 18-21.

October 21, Vice Adm. Henry H. Mauz, Jr., relieved Vice Adm. Paul D. Miller as Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Blue Ridge at sea.

October 29, The Blue Ridge arrived at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, for a brief stop; Anchored off Pohang, ROK, in support of exercise Valiant Blitz '88, from Nov. 1-2; Returned to Yokosuka on Nov. 11; Underway for Operational Propulsion Plant Re-Examination from Nov. 16-18.

January 12, 1990 USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Base Yokosuka after a two-day underway for sea trilas, following a Selected Restrited Availability (SRA) 89-17; Underway again on Jan. ?.

February 1, The Blue Ridge pulled into Subic Bay, Philippines, for a five-day port call; Returned to Yokosuka on Feb. 11.

February 25, USS Blue Ridge, commanded by Capt. Joseph K. Henderson, departed Yokosuka for a routine Spring Patrol.

March 3, The 7th Fleet flagship arrived in Pohang, Republic of Korea, for a four-day port call before participating in annual exercise Team Spirit '90; Port visit to Hong Kong from March 25-30; Inport Subic Bay from March 31- April 5; Port call to Singapore from April 10-15.

April 21, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Fremantle, Australia, for a three-day liberty port visit to Perth; Inport Hobart, Tasmania, from May 1-3; Port call to Sydney from May 5-9; Inport Brisbane from May 10-14.

May 25, USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Base Yokosuka following a three-month patrol; Underway for Operational Propulsion Plant Examination (OPPE) from June 1-3; Underway for Sistership Cruise, with JDS Shirane.

July 20, The Blue Ridge pulled into Otaru, Japan, for a three-day port visit; Inport Maizuru from July 25-27; Inport Sasebo from July 28-30; Returned to Yokosuka on Aug. ?.

August 14, USS Blue Ridge departed Yokosuka for a surge Middle East deployment in support of Operation Desert Shield; Port call to Subic Bay from Aug. 18-20.

September 1, The Blue Ridge pulled into Manama, Bahrain, and assumed duties as flagship for Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command; Inport Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from Oct. 16-21; Inport Manama again from Oct. 22-?; Inport Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., from Nov. 10-14.

December 1, Vice Adm. S. R. Arthur relieved Vice Adm. H. Mauz as Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command during a change-of-command ceremony on board the Blue Ridge in Manama.

December 30, USS Blue Ridge pulled again into Dubai, U.A.E., for a four-day liberty port visit to celebrate the New Year's Eve; Returned to Mina Salman Port in Manama, Bahrain, on Jan. 4, 1991.

January 11, LCC 19 departed Manama to provide Naval Command and Control from the sea, in preparation for Operation Desert Storm; Anchored at Bahrain Bell-Sitrah anchorage for an overnight stop on Feb. 8.

March 2, The Blue Ridge returned to Mina Salman Port in Manama after 50 continuos days at sea; Underway again on March ?; Port call to Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., from March 27- April 1; Returned to Manama on April 2; Underway again on April 24; Inport Singapore for a brief stop to refuel on May 5.

May 9, USS Blue Ridge moored to Alava Pier on Naval Station Subic Bay for a four-day vport call; Port visit to Hong Kong from May 15-20.

May 24, USS Blue Ridge returned to Yokosuka after more than a nine-month deployment in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet Areas of Responsibility (AoR).

October 9, The Blue ridge returned to Naval Base Yokosuka after a two-day underway for sea trials, following a Selected Restrited Availability (SRA) 91-19; Underway again on Oct. 23.

October 30, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Pohag, Republic of Korea, for a two-day port call before participating in exercise Valiant Blitz '92; Inport Chinhae from Nov. 10-12; Inport White Beach, Okinawa, to disembark the CTF-76 and CTF-79 staffs, from Nov. 14-1?; Returned to Yokosuka on Nov. 17.

November 22, Capt. Alan L. Heisig relieved Capt. Joseph K. Henderson as commanding officer of the Blue Ridge.

November 25, USS Blue Ridge departed Naval Base Yokosuka for the second part of Fall Patrol; Arrived in Subic Bay on Dec. 1 and recommenced Refresher Training (REFTRA) through Dec. 9; Port call to Hong Kong from Dec. 11-16; Returned home on Dec. 20.

February 13, 1992 The Blue Ridge departed homeport for sea trials after completing the Selected Restricted Availability (SRA).

February 29, USS Blue Ridge departed Yokosuka for the first part of Spring Patrol; Port call to Sasebo, Japan, from March 1-4; Anchored at Man-O'-War anchorage in Singapore from March 12-15.

March 18, The Blue Ridge anchored in Benoa Bay for a three-day liberty visit to Bali, Indonesia; Returned to Yokosuka for upkeep on March 29; Underway again on April 14; Port call to Apra Harbor, Guam, from April 18-21.

April 28, USS Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Noumea, New Caledonia, for a brief visit; Port call to Sydney, Australia, from May 1-5; Inport Townsville from May 8-12.

May 22, USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Base Yokosuka folowing a three-month patrol in the western and southern Pacific; Underway again on June 20.

June 25, The Blue Ridge moored at HMS Tamar in Hong Kong for a four-day liberty port visit.

July 3, Vice Adm. Timothy W. Wright relieved Vice Adm. Stanley R. Arthur as Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet during a change-of-command ceremony on board the LCC 19.

July 8, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Colombo, Sri Lanka, for a three-day port call; Inport Madras, India, from July 13-16; Inport Penang, Malaysia, from July 19-23.

August 1, USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Base Yokosuka for a two-week upkeep; Inport Chinhae, Republic of Korea, in support of a multinational exercise Ulchi-Focus Lens, from Aug. 16-1?; Returned home on Sept. 3.

September 15, The Blue Ridge moved "dead-stick" to Dry Dock #6 at Ship Repair Facility Yokosuka for a five-month DSRA; Undocked on Dec. 2.

February 13, 1993 USS Blue Ridge departed Naval Base Yokosuka for sea trials in Sagami Wan; Underway for Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) Phase I, off the coast of Okinawa, from Feb. 16-26.

March 3, The amphibious command ship arrived in Pohang, Republic of Korea, for a two-day port call before participating in exercise Team Spirit '93; After a port call to Chinhae, the Blue Ridge returned to Yokosuka on March 23.

In April, the Blue Ridge's Basic Point Defense Missile System (BPDMS) was removed along with related equipment and cabling.

May 15, USS Blue Ridge anchored of the coast of Shimoda, Japan, for a four-day port visit in conjunction with the annual Black Ship Festival.

July 11, The Blue Ridge departed Yokosuka to participate in exercise Tandem Thrust '93; Port call to Apra Harbor, Guam, from July 23-26; Returned home on July 29.

August 15, The 7th Fleet flagship arrived in Chinhae, Republic of Korea, for a four-day port call to participate in Ulchi Focus Lens.

September 4, Capt. Ernest H. Joy, II relieved Capt. Alan L. Heisig as CO of the LCC 19 during a ceremony at Naval Base Yokosuka.

October 4, USS Blue Ridge departed Yokosuka for an annual Fall Patrol; Port call to Hong Kong from Oct. 10-14; Moored at Sembawang Terminal in Singapore, from Oct. 19-22; Port visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, on Oct. 2?.

November 1, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Fremantle, Australia, for a five-day liberty visit to Perth; Port call to Manila, Philippines, from Nov. 15-19.

November 24, USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Base Yokosuka following a 51-day pattrol.

January 10, 1994 The Blue Ridge arrived in Beppu, Japan, for a three-day port call; Commenced a Selected Restricted Availability (SRA) on Jan 17.

April 11, The Blue Ridge departed Naval Base Yokosuka for a Command Assessment of Readiness for Training (CART) II; Inport Apra Harbor, Guam, from April 1?-21; Moored at White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa from April 26- May 2; Returned home on May 6.

May 25, USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Base Yokosuka after a week-long underway for Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) I; Underway for TSTA II on June 17; Port call to Hong Kong from June 23-26.

July 28, Vice Adm. Archie R. Clemins relieved Vice Adm. Timothy W. Wright as Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet during a change-of-command ceremony on board the Blue Ridge.

August 5, USS Blue Ridge returned to Naval Base Yokosuka after a a two-day underway for sea trials; Brief underway for a Family Day Cruise in Tokyo Wan on Aug. 6.

August 19, The Blue Ridge arrived in Chinhae, ROK, for a three-day port visit in support of annual exercise Ulchi Focus Lens; Returned to Yokosuka on Sept. 9; Underway again from Oct. 5-7 and Oct. 10.

October 21, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Sembawang, Singapore, for an eight-day port call; Brief stop at White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa, before OPPE, on Nov. 4; Returned to Yokosuka on Nov. 7; Underway again on Nov. 27.

December 7, The Blue Ridge pulled into Apra Harbor, Guam, for a brief port call after participated in exercise Tandem Thrust; Returned to Yokosuka on Dec. 12.

January 17, 1995 USS Blue Ridge departed Naval Base Yokosuka for sea trials; Brief stop at White Beach Naval Facility, to embark 400 Marines, on Jan. 22.

January 25, The 7th Fleet flagship moored at Fenwick Pier in Hong Kong for a five-day liberty port visit; Port call to Manila, Philippines, from Feb. 1-6; Returned to Yokosuka on Feb. 12; Underway again on March 23; Port visit to Tokyo from March 25-26.

April 3, USS Blue Ridge departed Naval Base Yokosuka, Japan, for a Summer Patrol.

April 13, The Blue Ridge pulled into Townsville, Australia, for a four-day port visit; Port call to Sydney from 21-25; Inport Hobart, Tasmania, from April 28- May 1; Port call to Adelaide, Australia, from May 4-7; Inport Fremantle from May 13-15.

May 20, USS Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Bali, Indonesia, for a three-day liberty port visit; Returned to Yokosuka on June 2.

July 19, Capt. Terence P. Labrecque relieved Capt. Ernest H. Joy, II as CO of the USS Blue Ridge during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship.

August 1, The Blue Ridge departed homeport for sea trials following a two-month SRA; Brief underway for a Family Day Cruise in Tokyo Wan on Aug. 13; Port call to White Beach, Okinawa, for a brief stop on Aug. 16.

August 18, LCC 19 arrived in Chinhae, ROK, for a three-day port call before participating in exercise Ulchi Focus Lens '95; Port call to Busan from Aug. 25-26; Inport Tonghae from Aug. 26-27; Returned to Yokosuka on Sept. 5.

September 14, USS Blue Ridge departed Naval Base Yokosuka for a Sistership Cruise with JDS Hiei (DDH 142; Port call to Nagasaki from Sept. 15-17; Port call to Sasebo from Sept. 17-19; Inport Kagoshima from Sept. 21-2?.

September 27, The Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Mactan Island, Philippines, for a two-day visit to Cebu; Inport Port Klang, Malaysia, from Oct. 5-9; Port call to Singapore from Oct. 9-13; Port call to Hong Kong from Oct. 18-21.

October 24, The amphibious command ship arrived in White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, for a brief stop before participating in exercise Foal Eagle; Port call to Chinhae, ROK, from Oct. 26-28; Port call to Pohang from Oct. 30-31; Inport Pohang again, to embark all embarked personnel, on Nov. 4.

November 7, USS Blue Ridge returned to Yokosuka following a two-month patrol.

January 12, 1996 USS Blue Ridge departed Naval Base Yokosuka for sea trials following a Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Underway again on Jan. 18; Port visit to Beppu, Japan, from Jan. 23-26.

February 6, USS Blue Ridge departed Yokosuka for an annual Spring Patrol; Port call to Hong Kong from Feb. 12-16.

February 29, The 7th Fleet flagship arrived in Darwin, Australia, for a four-day port visit; Port visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, from March 11-14; Moored at Sembawang Terminal in Singapore from March 22-26.

April 5, The Blue Ridge returned to Naval Base Yokosuka; Commenced SRA-28 on April 22; Underway for sea trials and a Tiger Cruise in Tokyo Wan from June 11-13; Underway again on June 17.

June 20, The Blue Ridge pulled into Apra Harbor, Guam, for a four-day port call; After a brief stop at Okinawa, returned to Yokosuka on July 2; Underway again on July 2?.

July 26, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Vladivostok, Russia, for a four-day port visit to celebrate the 300th Anniversary of the Russian Navy.

August 1, LCC 19 arrived in Otaru, Japan, for a three-day port visit; Port call to Sasebo from Aug. 7-12; Brief stop at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, on Aug. 15.

August 17, The Blue Ridge arrived Chinhae, Republic of Korea, for a three-day port call before participating in exercise Ulchi Focus Lens '96; Port call to Busan from Aug. 27-29. Brief stop at White Beach Naval Facility on Sept. 2; Returned to Yokosuka on Sept. 4.

September 13, Vice Adm. Robert J. Natter relieved Vice Adm. Archie R. Clemins as Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet during a change-of-command ceremony on board the Blue Ridge.

November 26, USS Blue Ridge departed Naval Base Yokosuka for sea trials following a Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Underway again on Dec. 2.

December 6, The Blue Ridge pulled into Hong Kong for a four-day liberty port visit; Returned to Yokosuka on Dec. 14.

January 6, 1997 USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a Spring Patrol.

January 14, The Blue Ridge pulled into Singapore for a five-day port call; Anchored off the coast of Phuket, Thailand, from Jan. 21-25; Inport Port Klang, Malaysia, from Jan. 27-30.

February 3, USS Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Bali, Indonesia, for a three-day liberty port visit; Moored at Ocean Terminal in Hong Kong from Feb. 12-15; Port call to White Beach, Okinawa, from Feb. 18-19; Port call to Apra Harbor, Guam, from Feb. 23-25.

March 4, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Townsville, Australia, for a five-day port visit, before participating in exercise Tandem Thrust '97 in the Shoalwater Bay; Moored at Pinkemba Pier in Brisbane from March 23-27; Port call to Newcastle from March 28-30; Inport Sydney from March 31- April 4; Port call to Apra Harbor from April 12-16.

April 19, USS Blue ridge returned to Yokosuka following a three-and-a-half month patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet AoR.

June 11, The Blue Ridge returned to Fleet Activities Yokosuka after a two-day underway for sea trials in Tokyo Wan; Underway for Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) I on June 22; Port call to Kagoshima from June 24-26; Anchored in Yokosuka Ko to evade storm from June 28-29; Returned home on July 1; Brief underway for a Friends and Family Day Cruise on July 19.

July 21, Capt. David K. Meier relieved Capt. Terence P. Labrecque as commanding officer of the Blue Ridge.

July 23, USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka en route to Sasebo, Japan. Anchored at Yokosuka Ko to evade the typhoon on July 25; Anchored in Buckner Bay, Okinawa, for a brief stop on Aug. 1.

August 4, The Blue Ridge moored at Ocean Terminal in Hong Kong for a four-day liberty port visit; Moored at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, from Aug. 11-13.

August 15, USS Blue Ridge moored at Pier 9 in Chinhae, Republic of Korea, for a three-day visit before participating in annual exercise Ulchi Focus Lens; Port call to Busan, ROK, from Aug. 22-25; Moored to Berth 1 India Basin at Fleet Activities Sasebo, to conduct repairs after a major fuel oil leak, from Aug. 31- Sept. 3.

September 6, USS Blue Ridge returned to Yokosuka following a six-week western Pacific patrol.

September 27, The amphibious command ship moored at Harumi Wharf in Tokyo for a three-day port visit; Anchored off Hakodate, Japan, from Oct. 3-6; Returned home on Oct. 8; Commenced SRA-31 on Oct. 20; Underway for sea trials from Nov. 24-2?; Underway again on Dec. 1.

December 5, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Hong Kong for a four-day liberty port call.

January 5, 1998 USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) III; Arrived in Saipan for a brief visit, before participating in exercise Tempest Express, on Jan. 8; Inport Suva, Fiji, from Jan. 19-22; Port call to Noumea, New Caledonia, from Jan. 24-27.

January 29, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Brisbane, Australia, for a five-day port visit; Inport Cairns from Feb. 6-10; Inport Darwin from Feb. 14-18; Inport Suva, Fiji, again from Feb. 21-23; Port call to Singapore from Feb. 25- March 2.

March 4, The Blue Ridge anchored in Patong Bay for a four-day liberty port visit to Phuket, Thailand; Inport Penang, Malaysia, from March 9-13; Port visit to Hong Kong from March 18-23.

March 27, USS Blue Ridge returned to Fleet Activities Yokosuka following an 11-week patrol; Underway for sea trials in Sagami Wan from June 23-25; Underway again on June 29.

July 2, The Blue Ridge pulled into Vladivostok, Russia, for a four-day port call to celebrate the Independence Day; Returned to Yokosuka on July 9.

July 25, The 7th Fleet flagship pulled into Fleet Activities Sasebo for a three-day port call; Inport Qingdao, China, from Aug. 2-6; Brief stop at White Beach, Okinawa, on Aug. 8; Returned to Yokosuka on Aug. 11.

August 12, Vice Adm. Walter F. Doran relieved Vice Adm. Robert J. Natter as Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet during a change-of-command ceremony on board the Blue Ridge.

August 16, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Chinhae, Republic of Korea, for a one-day port visit before participating in exercise Ulchi Focus Lens '98; Port call to Busan from Aug. 22-24; Inport White Beach Naval Facility from Aug. 31- Sept. 1; Returned to Yokosuka on Sept. 3; Commenced SRA-33 on Sept. 14; Underway for sea trials from Nov. 30- Dec. ?; Underway again on Dec. 7.

December 11, The Blue Ridge pulled into Hong Kong for a four-day liberty port call; Returned to Yokosuka on Dec. 1?.

January 12, 1999 USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for an annual Spring Patrol.

January 23, The Blue Ridge arrived in Sattahip, Thailand, for a four-day port call; Port visit to Singapore from Jan. 30- Feb. 3; Inport Port Klang, Malaysia, from Feb. 4-6; Port visit to Bali, Indonesia, from Feb. 9-13; Inport Fremantle, Australia, from Feb. 18-22; Port visit to Melbourne from Feb. 27- March 3; Inport Sydney from March 5-9.

March 11, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Brisbane, Australia, for a five-day port visit before participating in the first phase of exercise Tandem Thrust '99; Port call to Apra Harbor, Guam, from March 25-26; Inport Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, from April 5-9.

April 12, USS Blue Ridge returned to Yokosuka following a three-month patrol.

June 18, Capt. David Ziemba relieved Capt. David K. Meier as commanding officer of the Blue Ridge.

June 24, USS Blue Ridge returned to Fleet Activities Yokosuka after a two-day underway for sea trials in Sagami Wan; Underway for Command Assessment Readiness for Training (CART) II from July 8-10.

July 22, The Blue Ridge arrived in Manila, Republic of the Philippines, for a four-day port visit; Returned to Yokosuka on July 31; Underway for Tailored Ship's Training Availability (TSTA) from Aug. 3-7; Underway again on Aug. 9.

August 13, LCC 19 arrived in Chinhae, Republic of Korea, for a three-day port visit before participating in exercise Ulchi Focus Lens '99; Port call to Busan from Aug. 20-23; Port call to White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa from Aug. 30-31; Returned to Yokosuka on Sept. 2; Underway for Sistership Cruise, with the JS Shirane (DD 143), on Sept. 7.

September 9, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Muroran, Japan, for a three-day port visit; Returned to Yokosuka on Sept. 1?; Underway for TSTA II from Sept. 17-28; Commenced SRA-35 on Oct. 2; Underway for sea trials from Nov. 22-23; Underway again on Nov. 2?; Port call to Hong Kong from Dec. 7-11.

January 11, 2000 USS Blue Ridge departed Yokosuka for a routine Spring Patrol.

January 15, The amphibious command ship arrived in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, for a four-day port call; Inport Townsville, Australia, from Jan. 27- Feb. 1; Port visit to Darwin from Feb. 5-9.

February 10, USS Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Dili, East Timor, for a three-day visit; Port call to Singapore from Feb. 18-22; Inport Penang, Malaysia, from Feb. 23-26; Anchored off Phuket, Thailand, from Feb. 27- March 2; Anchored off Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, from March 7-10; Anchored off Cebu, Philippines, from March 12-15.

March 22, USS Blue Ridge returned to Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a 10-week patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet AoR.

April 6, The 7th Fleet flagship arrived in Kure, Japan, for a two-day port visit; Commenced Selected Restricted Availability (SRA) #36 on April 11; Underway for sea trials from June 12-13.

July 12, Vice Adm. James W. Metzger relieved Vice Adm. Walter F. Doran as Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet during a change-of-command ceremony on board the Blue Ridge.

August 19, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Chinhae, Republic of Korea, for a two-day port call before participating in annual exercise Ulchi Focus Lens; Port call to Sasebo, Japan, from Aug. 31- Sept. 2; Port call to White Beach, Okinawa, from Sept. 4-5; Returned to Yokosuka on Sept. 7; Underway for sea trials from Nov. 28-29.

December 6, The Blue Ridge arrived in Hong Kong for a four-day liberty port visit; Returned home on Dec. ?; Underway for sea trials on Jan. 31; Port visit to Tokyo, Japan, from Feb. 3-5.

March 20, 2001 USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a Spring Patrol.

March 23, The Blue Ridge arrived in Shanghai, China, for a three-day port visit; Anchored off Pattaya Beach, Thailand, from April 2-6.

April 9, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Port Klang, Malaysia, for a three-day visit to Kuala Lumpur; Port call to Singapore from April 13-23; Inport Darwin, Australia, from April 27- May 3.

May 14, The Blue Ridge departed Cairns, Australia, after a week-long port call to participate in exercise Tandem Thrust; Inport Townsville from May 21-26; Port visit to Sydney, Australia, from May 29- June 4; Inport Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, from June 14-17.

June 16, Capt. Andrew G. Sevald relieved Capt. David Ziemba as CO of the Blue Ridge during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship.

June 22, USS Blue Ridge returned to Yokosuka following a three-month patrol.

August 11, The 7th Fleet flagship departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka to participate in exercise Ulchi Focus Lens; Inport White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, from Aug. 14-15.

August 16, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Chinhae, Republic of Korea for a scheduled port call; Emergency sortied to evade the Typhoon Pabuk on Aug. 17; Inport Chinhae again from Aug. 19-2?; Port call to Busan from Aug. ?- Sept. 1; Returned to Yokosuka on Sept. 6.

November 28, The Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for sea trials following a Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Port visit to Hong Kong from Dec. 5-9; Returned home on Dec. 1?.

August 9, 2002 USS Blue Ridge arrived in Vladivostok, Russia, for a scheduled port visit; Participated in exercise Ulchi Focus Lens in mid-August.

December 7, The Blue Ridge is currently underway for a joint force exercise in the Philippine Sea, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

February 1, 2003 USS Blue Ridge pulled into Tokyo port following a Friends and Family Day Cruise; Inport Otaru from Feb. 7-11; Port call to Singapore from March 27- April 1.

March 28, Capt. J. Stephen Maynard relieved Capt. Andrew G. Sevald as CO of the USS Blue Ridge during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the ship.

April 17, The Blue Ridge departed Apra Harbor, Guam, after a scheduled port call to participate in exercise Tundem Thrust '03, in the vicinity of Marianas Islands.

August 7, USS Blue Ridge moored at Pyongtaek Naval Base, Republic of Korea, for a three-day port visit before participating in exercise Ulchi Focus Lens; Moored at Chinhae Naval Base, ROK, from Aug. 16-17; Moored at Busan Naval Base from Aug. 23-25; Moored at Chinhae Naval Base again, to disembark the Marines, in late August.

October 1, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Hakodate, Japan, for a three-day port visit; Port call to Hong Kong from Oct. 28- Nov. 1.

January 26, 2004 USS departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a routine Spring Patrol.

February 2, The Blue Ridge pulled into Port Kelang, Malaysia, for a three-day port visit; Anchored off Pattaya Beach, Thailand, from Feb. 10-14; Moored at White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa from Feb. 20-22.

February 24, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Shangai, China, for a four-day port visit; Anchored off the coast of Luzon, Philippines, for a brief port visit in support of military staff talks, on March 3; Moored at Navy Pier East on White Beach Naval Facility from March 8-10; Inport Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, from March 12-14.

March 16, USS Blue Ridge returned to Yokosuka following a seven-week patrol.

April 12, LCC 19 entered the Dry Dock #6 on Naval Ship Repair Facility in Yokosuka for a Drydocking Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA); Undocked on Aug. 30; Underway for sea trials from Oct. 13-14.

October 25, USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for an annual Fall Patrol.

October 27, The amphibious command and control ship pulled into Fleet Activities Sasebo for a four-day port visit; Inport Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, from Nov. 10-13; Port call to Apra Harbor, Guam, from Nov. 14-1?.

January 13, 2005 The Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for sea trials.

February 1, USS Blue Ridge moored at Ocean Terminal in Hong Kong for a three-day liberty port visit; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) on Feb. 10; Inport Goa, India, from Feb. 15-18; Inport Colombo, Sri Lanka, from Feb. 20-22.

March 3, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Port Kelang, Malaysia, for a three-day liberty visit Kuala Lumpur; Moored at Changi Naval Base in Singapore from March 7-11; Inport Manila, Philippines, from March 15-16; Moored at Alava Pier in Subic Bay from March 17-20; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Concord (T-AFS 5) on March 22.

March 28, The Blue Ridge moored at South Sea Fleet Naval Base in Zhanjiang, People's Republic of China, for a scheduled port visit.

April 4, USS Blue Ridge returned to Yokosuka following a two-and-a-half month patrol; Underway for routine operations from April 19-2?.

May 16, The Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka in support of a biennial joint exercise Talisman Sabre 2005.

May 26, USS Blue Ridge moored at Wharf 8 in Port of Cairns, Australia, for a four-day visit; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the HMAS Success (OR 304) on June 2; Port call to Sydney from June 3-10; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the HMAS Success again on June 12.

July 1, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Brisbane, Australia, for a four-day liberty port visit to celebrate the Independence Day; Inport Noumea, New Caledonia, from July 7-10; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) on July 12; Returned to Yokosuka on July 2?.

August 7, The Blue Ridge held an "Open House" at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka in conjunction with the annual Friendship Day festival.

September 10, Capt. Jeffrey Bartkoski relieved Capt. J. Stephen Maynard as CO of the Blue Ridge during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship.

November 19, USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a Friends and Family Day Cruise and to conduct sea trials, following a two-month Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Moored at Berth 9 on Nov. 22.

January 18, 2006 USS Blue Ridge deprted Yokosuka for a routine patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet AoR.

January 2?, The Blue Ridge moored at Fleet Activities Sasebo for a scheduled port call; Conducted operations in Sagami Wan from Jan. 27-28; Inport Nagoya from Jan 30- Feb. ?.

February 6, USS Blue Ridge recently pulled into Muroran, Hokkaido Prefecture, for a scheduled port visit in conjunction with the annual Sapporo Snow and Ice Festival; Port visit to Hong Kong from Feb. 15-19.

March 24, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a two-month patrol; Underway for a Friends and Family Cruise from May 3-4.

June 22, The Blue Ridge moored at Chinhae Naval Base, Republic of Korea, for a scheduled port call; Port visit to Shanghai, China, from June 27-30.

July 3, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Vladivostok, Russia, for a scheduled port visit to celebrate the Independence Day; Returned to Yokosuka on July ?.

August 5, The Blue Ridge hosted more than 10,000 Japanese visitors during the annual Friendship Day celebration on Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

August 30, LCC 19 recently moored at Chinhae Naval Base, ROK, for a scheduled port call in support of exercise Ulchi Focus Lens; Returned to Yokosuka on Sept. 7; Underway for sea trials, following a Selected Restricted Availability (SRA), in mid-November.

November 18, USS Blue Ridge moored at Harumi Wharf in Tokyo for a scheduled port visit.

December 2, The amphibious command ship is currently underway in the Philipine Sea in support of bilateral exercise Terminal Fury.

January 26, 2007 USS Blue Ridge moored at White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa for a routine port call; Port visit to Hong Kong from Feb. 3-6; Moored at Berth 3, Pier 13 in Manila South Harbor, Philippines, from Feb. 8-10.

February 12, The Blue Ridge recently anchored off the coast of Talisay City on Cebu, Philippines, for a scheduled port visit; Moored at Makar Wharf in General Santos City from Feb. 16-?; Moored at Changi Naval Base in Singapore from Feb. 23-27.

March 2, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Port Klang, Malaysia, for a scheduled visit; Moored at Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta, Indonesia, from March 8-10.

March 21, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a two-month patrol.

March 27, Capt. David A. Lausman relieved Capt. Jeff Bartkoski as CO of the Blue Ridge during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship.

May 23, The 7th Fleet Flagship departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for sea trials following a Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Returned home on May 29; Underway for Summer Patrol on June 1.

June 14, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Sydney, Australia, for a scheduled port visit before participating in exercise Talisman Sabre 2007, off the coast of Queensland.

July 23, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a 52-day patrol; Held an "Open House," in conjunction with the 31st annual Friendship Day festival, on Aug. 4; Underway again on Aug. 1?.

August 16, The Blue Ridge moored at Chinhae Naval Base, ROK, for a scheduled port call in support of annual exercise Ulchi Focus Lens; Returned to Yokosuka in late August.

January 16, 2008 USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka after a two-day underway for sea trials, following a three-month Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Underway again on Jan. ?.

January 23, The Blue Ridge recently moored at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, for a routine port call; Port visit to Hong Kong from Jan. 28-?.

February 8, USS Blue Ridge recently pulled into Otaru, Hokkaido Prefecture, for a scheduled port visit in conjunction with the annual Sapporo Snow and Ice Festival; Returned to Yokosuka on Feb. 1?; Underway in support of a joint exercise Key Resolve/Foal Eagle 2008 on March 2; Moored at Busan Naval Base, ROK, from March 7-8.

March 10, The Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka; Underway again from March 30- April 4; Underway for a Spring Patrol on April 1?.

May 1, USS Blue Ridge moored at Port of Laem Chabang, Thailand, for a scheduled visit; Moored at Changi Naval Base in Singapore from May 6-10; Moored at Port of Tanjung Priok in Jakarta, Indonesia, from May 12-1?.

May 17, The Blue Ridge arrived in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, for scheduled port visit; Inport Manila, Philippines, from May 22-2?; Port call to Shimizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, from May 30- June 1.

June 1, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a six-week patrol.

June 25, The Blue Ridge successfully completed the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) assessment, marking the end of a three-day inspection of the ship's spaces and equipment.

July 12, Vice Adm. John M. Bird relieved Vice Adm. Doug Crowder as Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the LCC 19.

July 15, Capt. Thom W. Burke relieved Capt. David A. Lausman as CO of the Blue Ridge during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the ship.

August 13, USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka in support of exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG) 2008; Moored at Busan, ROK, from Aug. 1?-2?; Returned home in late August; Underway for sea trials, following a Selected Restricted Availability (SRA), from Nov. 17-1?; Underway again on Nov. 20.

November 25, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Hong Kong for a five-day liberty port visit; Returned to Yokosuka on Dec. 3; Underway for a Friends and Family Day Cruise en route to Tokyo, for a scheduled port visit, on Dec. 6.

February 3, 2009 USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for an annual Spring Patrol.

February 5, The Blue Ridge pulled into Nagasaki, for a four-day port visit; Moored at Manila South Harbor, Philippines, from Feb. 19-2?; Moored at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, from Feb. 26-?.

March 5, The amphibious command and control ship moored at Busan Naval Base, Republic of Korea, for a scheduled port call in support of exercise Key Resolve/Foal Eagle 2009.

March 24, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a seven-week patrol; Port call to Tokyo from April 2-?; Underway for Unit-Level Training Assessment-Certification (ULTRA C) from April ?-17; Underway again on April 2?.

April 27, The Blue Ridge recently moored at Fleet Activities Sasebo; Underway in support of exercise Malabar 2009 on April 29; Port call to White Beach Naval Facility from May ?-5; Anchored off Yokosuka for ammo offload from May 20-22; Moored at Berth 9 on May 22.

July 30, The Blue Ridge recently anchored off Yokosuka for ammo onload following a Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Held an "Open House," in conjunction with the annual Friendship Day festival, on Aug. 1; Underway again on Aug. ?.

August 14, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 2 in Busan Naval Base, ROK, for a scheduled port call in support of exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2009; Moored at Berth 2 again from Aug. 24-29; Returned to Yokosuka on Sept. 1.

September 8, USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for an annual Fall Patrol.

September 23, The Blue Ridge pulled into Noumea, New Caledonia, for a three-day port call; Port visit to Sydney, Australia, from Sept. 29- Oct. 6; Inport Cairns, Australia, from Oct. 12-16; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) on Oct. 23.

October 26, LCC 19 pulled into Port Klang, Malaysia, for a two-day port call; Moored at Changi Naval Base in Singapore from Oct. 29-?; Inport Da Nang, Vietnam, from Nov. 7-?; Participated in Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 21G in mid-November.

November 19, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a two-and-a-half month patrol.

November 24, Capt. Rudy Lupton relieved Capt. Thom W. Burke as CO of the Blue Ridge during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship.

January 26, 2010 USS Blue Ridge resently departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for sea trials following a Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Underway again on Feb. 1.

February 5, The Blue Ridge pulled into Otaru, Hokkaido Prefecture, for a scheduled port visit in conjunction with the annual Sapporo Snow and Ice Festival; Returned to Yokosuka on Feb. 12.

March 2, USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a routine Spring Patrol.

March 5, The Blue Ridge moored at Berth 2 in Busan Naval Base, Republic of Korea, for a three-day port call in support of joint exercise Key Resolve/Foal Eagle 2010; Moored at Chinhae Naval Base from March 12-15; Moored at Busan Naval Base again from March 18-?.

March 25, USS Blue Ridge arrived in Hong Kong for a five-day liberty port visit; Moored at Sepanggar Naval Base in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, from April 3-?; Moored at Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta, Indonesia, from April 11-13; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) on April 14.

April 17, The Blue Ridge pulled into Laem Chabang Port, Thailand, for a scheduled liberty visit to Pattaya; Moored at Port of Hakata, Fukuoka Prefecture, from May 1-?; Port call to Vladivostok, Russia, to take part in Victory Day celebrations, from May 7-?.

May 14, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a two-and-a-half month patrol.

May 22, The amphibious command and control ship recently departed homeport in support of Annual Exercise (ANNUALEX) 22G, off the coast of Japan; Returned to Yokosuka on June ?; Port visit to Tokyo from June 26-?.

July 19, USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka in support of Pacific Partnership 2010.

July 26, The 7th Fleet flagship anchored off the coast of Koror, Republic of Palau, for a four-day port visit; Moored at Manila South Harbor, Philippines, from Aug. 4-7; Moored at Berth 2 in Busan Naval Base, ROK, in support of exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian, from Aug. 13-16; Moored at Busan Naval Base again in late August.

August 31, USS Blue Ridge recently anchored off the coast of Yokosuka to offload ammunition; Moored at Berth 9 on Sept. 1.?

September 10, Vice Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk relieved Vice Adm. John M. Bird as Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet during a change-of-command ceremony on board the Blue Ridge.

September 15, The Blue Ridge entered the Dry Dock #6 at Ship Repair Facility Yokosuka for a Drydocking Selective Restricted Availability (DSRA); Underway for sea trials on Jan. 2?.

February 7, 2011 USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for an annual Spring Patrol.

February 13, The Blue Ridge moored at Manila South Harbor, Republic of the Philippines, for a four-day port visit; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199), while underway off the west coast of Luzon, on Feb. 17; Port visit to Hong Kong from Feb. 19-24.

February 28, USS Blue Ridge moored at Sepanggar Naval Base for a scheduled port visit to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; Inport Port Klang, Malaysia, from March 7-10; Moored at Berth 6, Changi Naval Base in Singapore on March 11l; Emergency underway after onloading humanitarian assistance supplies, in support of earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan, on March 12.

March 12; The Blue Ridge conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204), while underway in the South China Sea; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) on March 15.

March 20, The Blue Ridge recently arrived in the vicinity of Nagasaki in support of Operation Tomodachi; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Pecos on March 21; Moored at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, to onload supplies and additional personnel, on March 24.

April 7, The 7th Fleet flagship is currently participating in exercise Malabar 2011, with the Indian Navy, in the Philippine Sea.

April 11, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a two-month patrol; Underway for routine training on May ?.

May 11, Capt. Daniel C. Grieco relieved Capt. Rudy Lupton as CO of the Blue Ridge during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the ship.

May 13, USS Blue Ridge moored in Port of Osaka, Japan, for a scheduled port visit; Returned home on May 1?; Emergency sortied to avoid the Typhoon Songda on May 28.

June 22, USS Blue Ridge departed Yokosuka for a Summer Patrol.

July 3, LCC 19 arrived in Noumea, New Caledonia, for a scheduled port visit; Inport Brisbane, Australia, before participating in exercise Talisman Sabre 2011, from July 8-?; Inport Cairns from July 27-?.

August 13, The Blue Ridge moored at Berth 1 in Busan Naval Base, Republic of Korea, for a three-day port call in support of annual computer command-post exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2011; Moored at Busan Naval Base again from March 18-2?.

August 29, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka after more than a two-month patrol.

September 7, Vice Adm. Scott H. Swift relieved Vice Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk as Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet during a change-of-command ceremony on board the LCC 19.

November 16, The Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka after a two-day underway for sea trials, following a two-month Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Entered the Dry Dock #6, for an incline survey, on Jan. 17; Underway for sea trials again from Jan. 24-27.

February 3, 2012 USS Blue Ridge moored at Port of Tomakomai, Iburi Prefecture, for a five-day visit in conjunction with the 63rd annual Sapporo Snow and Ice Festival; Returned to Yokosuka on Feb. 10.

February 21, USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for an annual Spring Patrol.

February 24, The Blue Ridge moored at Berth 2 in Busan Naval Base, Republic of Korea, for a scheduled port visit.

March 2, USS Blue Ridge pulled into Donghae, ROK, for a three-day port call before participating in exercise Key Resolve 2012; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) on March 5; Participated in a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) on March 6; Inport Busan Naval Base again from March 9-11.

March 15, USS Blue Ridge anchored in Victoria Harbour for a five-day liberty port visit to Hong Kong; Moored at Berth 3, Pier 15 in Manila South Harbor, Philippines, from March 23-27.

April 2, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a six-week patrol; Underway again on April 16.

April 23, The Blue Ridge pulled into Da Nang, Vietnam, for a four-day port visit as part of Naval Exchange Activity (NEA); Anchored off the coast of Sihanoukville, Cambodia, from April 30- May 5.

May 11, USS Blue Ridge moored at Port of Tanjung Priok, Indonesia, for a four-day visit to Jakarta; Moored at Changi Naval Base in Singapore from May 1?-19.

May 24, The Blue Ridge moored at Laem Chabang Port, Thailand, for a five-day liberty visit to Pattaya; Moored at Berth 1, India Basin on Fleet Activities Sasebo from June 4-6.

June 8, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a 53-day patrol.

June 16, The 7th Fleet flagship moored at Harumi Wharf in Tokyo for a two-day port visit.

July 27, Capt. William C. Pennington, Jr., relieved Capt. Daniel C. Grieco as the 25th CO of LCC 19 during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship at Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

August 7, USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka; Moored at Port of Hakata, Fukuoka Prefecture, from Aug. 10-14.

August 16, LCC 19 moored at Busan Naval Base, ROK, for a four-day port call in support of exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2012; Moored at Pyeongtaek Naval Base, ROK, from Aug. 24-2?; Moored at Chinhae Naval Base from Aug. 30-?; Returned to Yokosuka on Sept. 4.

January 31, 2013 USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for sea trials following a four-month Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Returned home in late evening on Feb. 1; Underway for routine training from Feb. 4-5; Underway for sea trials and ammo onload at A-12 from Feb. 11-12; Underway in support of annual exercises Key Resolve/Foal Eagle on Feb. 22.

March 1, USS Blue Ridge anchored in Victoria Harbour for a four-day liberty port visit to Hong Kong; Moored at Pier 15 in Manila South Harbor, Republic of the Philippines, from March 7-11.

March 16, The Blue Ridge moored at Navy Yard in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, for a four-day port visit; Returned home on March 22; Underway for routine training on April 15; Underway for a Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) assessment on May 6.

May 24, USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a Summer Patrol.

June 3, The Blue Ridge moored at Berth 2, Boustead Cruise Centre Terminal in Port Klang, Malaysia, for a four-day visit to Kuala Lumpur; Moored at Changi Naval Base in Singapore from June 8-12; Moored at Port of Tanjung Priok in Jakarta, Indonesia, from June 14-18.

June 24, The Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Dili, Timor-Leste, for a three-day port visit; Moored at Fort Hill Wharf in Darwin, Australia, from June 29- July 5.

July 13, USS Blue Ridge moored at Garden Island Naval Base in Sydney, Australia, for a week-long port visit before participating in a biennial exercise Talisman Sabre 2013, off the coast of Queensland; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) on July 23; Inport Cairns, Australia, from July 27- Aug. 5.

July 31, Vice Adm. Robert L. Thomas, Jr., relieved Vice Adm. Scott H. Swift as Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet during a change-of-command ceremony on board the Blue Ridge in Port of Cairns.

August 14, LCC 19 conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204), while underway in the Philippine Sea; Moored at Busan Naval Base, ROK, in support of of exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 13, from Aug. 19-19; Moored at Pier 11 in Chinhae Naval Base from Aug. 23-26; Moored at Berth 2 in Busan Naval Base from Aug. 29-30.

September 2, The Blue Ridge moored at Harumi Wharf in Tokyo, Japan, for a two-day port visit and to embark friends and family members for a Tiger Cruise.

September 4, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka after more than a three-month patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet AoR.

October 28, Capt. Richard C. McCormack relieved Capt. William C. Pennington, Jr., as CO of the Blue Ridge during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship.

February 25, 2014 USS Blue Ridge anchored at A-12 for a brief stop onload ammo before underway for sea trials, following a three-month Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Moored at Berth 9 on Feb. 27; Underway for a Spring Patrol on Feb. 28.

March 3, The Blue Ridge moored at Berth 2 in Busan Naval Base, ROK, for a five-day port call in support of annual combined and joint Command Post Exercise (CPX) Key Resolve 2014.

March 12, USS Blue Ridge anchored in Victoria Harbour for a four-day liberty port visit to Hong Kong; Moored at Berth 3, Eval Macapagal Super Terminal in Manila South Harbor, Philippines, from March 18-22.

March 28; USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka; Underway for routine training from March 31- April 1; Underway again on April 29; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Rappahannock, while underway in the South China Sea, on May 5.

May 10, The Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Sattahip, Thailand, for a three-day port visit; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Rappahannock on May 16.

May 18, USS Blue Ridge moored at Westport Dry Bulk Terminal 1 in Port Klang, Malaysia, for a four-day port visit; Moored at Container Terminal 2 in Port of Tanjung Priok, Indonesia, from May 25-28; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10), while underway in the Java Sea, on May 30.

June 7, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a 39-day patrol; Underway for routine training on July 12; Anchored at A-12 on July 14.

July 18, The Blue Ridge moored at Chuo Wharf in Otaru, Hokkaido Prefecture, for a four-day port visit; Returned to Yokosuka on July 25; Underway again on Aug. 1.

August 5, LCC 19 moored at Wharf 2 in Port of Qingdao, People's Republic of China, for a three-day visit; Participated in a search and rescue exercise with the PLA(N) frigate Yancheng (FFG 546) on Aug. 8; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea on Aug. 11.

August 12, The Blue Ridge moored at Berth 2 in Busan Naval Base, ROK, for an 18-day port call in support of annual computerized command-and-control exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2014; Returned to Yokosuka on Sept. 2.

January 16, 2015 Capt. Kyle P. Higgins relieved Capt. Richard C. McCormack as the 27th CO of Blue Ridge during a change-of-command ceremony at the Yokosuka's Fleet Theatre.

March 2, USS Blue Ridge Fleet Activities Yokosuka for sea trials following a six-month Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Anchored off Yokosuka for a brief stop to onload ammo before moored at Berth 9 on March 4; Underway again from March 9-11.

March 14, USS Blue Ridge, with an embarked Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 Det. 1, departed Yokosuka for a western Pacific patrol.

March 20, The 7th Fleet flagship anchored at Western Anchorage (WA) #2 in Victoria Harbour for a four-day liberty port visit to Hong Kong.

March 25, USS Blue Ridge rescued five Filipino nationals whose fishing vessel suffered from mechanical difficulties and had been adrift for three days with no food.

March 30, The Blue Ridge moored at Berth F, Mizuho Wharf in Port of Yokohama, Japan, for a two-day visit and to embark friends and family members for a Tiger Cruise; Returned home on April 1; Underway for the second part of patrol on April 14; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199), while underway in the South China Sea, on April 19.

April 20, USS Blue Ridge moored at South Sea Fleet naval base in Zhanjiang, People's Republic of China, for a four-day port visit; Participated in a search and rescue exercise (SAREX) with the PLA(N) Jinggangshan (LPD 999) on April 24; Moored at Berth 4, Changi Naval Base in Singapore from April 30- May 8.

May 17, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a two-month patrol., Underway in support of a biennial exercise Talisman Sabre 2015, following a Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV), on June 17.

June 21, The Blue Ridge moored at Sierra Wharf in Apra Harbor, Guam, for a two-day port call; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204) on June 27; Moored at Berth 2, Garden Island Naval Base in Sydney, Australia, from July 3-13.

July 16, USS Blue Ridge moored at Northshore Hamilton Wharf in Port of Brisbane for a week-long visit; Anchored in Apra Harbor for a brief stop on Aug. 1; Moored at Berth 2, India Basin on Fleet Activities Sasebo from Aug. 6-?.

August 13, LCC 19 moored at Berth 2 in Busan Naval Base, Republic of Korea, to participate in annual combined command-and-control exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian; Anchored off Busan for "safe haven" from Typhoon Goni on Aug. 24; Moored at Berth 2 again from Aug. 25-30.

September 2, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka followiing an 11-week patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet AoR.

September 3, The Blue Ridge moored at Berth 12 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka after a day-long underway for Mid-Cycle Inspection (MCI) assessment with the INSURV; Anchored at A-12 for ammo offload on Sept. 8.

February 16, 2016 USS Blue Ridge departed homeport for sea trials and ammo onload following a five-month Selected Restricted Availability (SRA); Moored at Berth 9 on Feb. 18.

February 22, USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a routine Spring Patrol.

February 24, The Blue Ridge moored at Nanko-Minami Wharf in Port of Osaka, Japan, for a three-day visit.

March 4, The 7th Fleet flagship moored at Berth 3, Pier 15 in Manila South Harbor, Republic of the Philippines, for a four-day port visit; Moored at Berth 5, Changi Naval Base in Singapore from March 13-21; Transited the Strait of Malacca northbound from March 21-22.

March 26, USS Blue Ridge moored at the newly-constructed East Container Terminal in Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, for a five-day visit.

March 29, Capt. Matthew C. Paradise relieved Capt. Kyle P. Higgins as CO of the Blue Ridge during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship.

April 3, The Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Mumbai for a four-day port visit, its first to India after more than 11 years; Moored at Berth 9 in Port of Mormugao from April 8-12; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) on April 17.

April 18, USS Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Phuket, Thailand, for a five-day liberty port visit; Transited the Strait of Malacca southbound from April 23-24; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) on April 26.

April 29, USS Blue Ridge moored at China Merchants Wharf in Kennedy Town, Hong Kong Island, for a four-day liberty port visit; Moored at Wusong Naval Base in Shanghai, China, from May 6-10.

May 12, The amphibious command and control ship anchored off the coast of Yokosuka for ammo offload; Moored at Berth G, Mizuho Wharf in Port of Yokohama to embark "Tigers" from May 13-16.

May 16, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 8 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a three-month patrol.

June 1, The Blue Ridge entered the Dry Dock #6 at Yokosuka Naval Shipyard for an Extended Drydocking Selected Restricted Availability (E-DSRA).

June 9, 2017 Capt. Brett E. Crozier relieved Capt. Matthew C. Paradise as the 29th CO of Blue Ridge during a change-of-command ceremony at the Fleet Activities Yokosuka's Theater.

January 21, 2018 The Blue Ridge undocked and moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka; Held an "Open House," in conjunction with the 42nd annual Friendship Day festival, on Aug. 4.

October 2, USS Blue Ridge departed homeport for sea trials following an extended 28-month availability; Anchored at A-136 for an overnight stop on Tuesday afternoon; Anchored at A-12 for ammo onload from Oct. 4-5; Moored at Berth 9 on Oct. 7; Underway in Sagami Wan from Oct. 31- Nov. 2 and Nov. 6-7; Underway again from Nov. 12-15.

November 16, Capt. Eric J. Anduze relieved Capt. Brett E. Crozier as CO of the LCC 19 during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship.

November 18, The Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka, on Sunday evening, after a brief underway in Sagami Wan; Underway again from Nov. 20-21; Underway for Engineering Certification (ECERT) from Nov. 27-29; Underway for routine training from Dec. 4-5; Underway for a Friends and Family Day Cruise on Dec. 7.

January 14, 2019 USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for routine training; Conducted operations in Sagami Wan from Jan. 14-15 and Jan. 17; Returned home on Jan. 18; Underway for a Friends and Family Day Cruise on Jan. 26; Underway again from Jan. 28-31.

February 4, USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for an annual Spring Patrol; Transited the Tsugaru Strait westbound on Feb. 7.

February 8, The Blue Ridge moored at Berth 3, Minatomachi Pier in Port of Otaru, Hokkaido Prefecture, for a four-day visit in conjunction with the annual Sapporo Snow and Ice Festival.

February 13, The Blue Ridge conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193), while underway in the Sea of Japan; Moored at Berth 2 in Busan Naval Base, Republic of Korea, from Feb. 15-20; Transited the Korean Strait southbound on Feb. 21.

February 26, USS Blue Ridge conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8), while underway in the East China Sea; Moored at Berth 1, Juliet Basin Wharf in Fleet Activities Sasebo from March 2-4; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) on March 6 and 9th; Transited the Luzon Strait southbound on March 10.

March 13, USS Blue Ridge anchored approximately 2 n.m. off the coast of Manila, Republic of the Philippines, for a scheduled port visit; Moved to Berth 3, Pier 15 in Manila South Harbor from March 16-19; Participated in a passing exercise (PASSEX) with the BRP Ramon Alcaraz (FF 16) on March 19.

March 20, LCC 19 conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200), while underway in the South China Sea; Transited the Strait of Singapore westbound on March 23.

March 25, USS Blue Ridge anchored off Star Cruise Jetty on Langkawi Island, Malaysia, for a four-day visit in conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2019; Transited the Strait of Singapore eastbound on March 30.

April 3, The Blue Ridge moored at C0 Terminal in Port of Laem Chabang, Thailand, for a four-day liberty visit to Pattaya; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) on April 10.

April 11, USS Blue Ridge anchored 1 n.m. off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, for a four-day port visit; Moored at China Merchants Wharf in Kennedy Town, Hong Kong Island, from April 20-24.

April 28, The amphibious command and control ship conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Pecos, while underway in the South China Sea.

May 1, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 203, Container Terminal II in Port of Tanjung Priok, Indonesia, for a three-day visit to Jakarta; Moored at Berth 5, RSS Singapura from May 6-13.

May 20, The Blue Ridge moored at Berth 5, Victor Wharf in Apra Harbor, Guam, for a three-day port call before participating in exercise Pacific Vanguard.

May 24, USS Blue Ridge participated in a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) with the USS Antietam (CG 54), USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), JS Ariake (DD 109), JS Asahi (DD 119), ROKS Wang Geon (DDH 978), HMAS Parramatta (FFH 154), HMAS Melbourne (FFG 05), USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) and the Royal Australian Navy submarine, while underway approximately 30 n.m. west of Guam.

May 29, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9, Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a four-month patrol.

July 31, The Blue Ridge anchored at Yokosuka's Anchorage A-12 for a brief stop to offload ammo; Held an "Open House" in conjunction with the 43nd annual Friendship Day festival on Aug. 3; Underway again from Nov. 16-2? and Dec. 2-3; Underway for a Friends and Family Day Cruise in Sagami Wan on Dec. 6.

December 12, Capt. Craig C. Sicola relieved Capt. Eric J. Anduze as CO of the Blue Ridge during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship.

January 21, 2020 USS Blue Ridge departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a routine patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet AoR; Anchored at A-12 for a brief stop on Jan. 22.

January 25, An MH-60S Seahawk, assigned to the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 Det. 1, crashed in the Philippine Sea, at approximately 5:15 p.m. local time, while the Blue Ridge was underway about 60 n.m. east of White Beach, Okinawa. All five crew members were safely recovered.

January 29, USS Blue Ridge participated in a photo exercise (PHOTOEX), with the USS America (LHA 6) ESG, while underway off the south coast of Okinawa; Moored at Navy Pier on White Beach Naval Facility from Jan. 30- Feb. 2; Transited the Korean Strait northbound on Feb. 4.

February 5, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 2 in Busan Naval Base, Republic of Korea, for a four-day port visit; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Richard E. Byrd, while underway in the East China Sea, on Feb. 11; Transited the Luzon Strait westbound on Feb. 14; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14), while underway in the South China Sea, on Feb. 21.

February 23, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 1, C0 Terminal in Port of Laem Chabang, Thailand, for a four-day liberty visit to Pattaya; Moored at Berth 5, RSS Singapura from March 11-14; Transited the Surigao Strait northbound on March 19.?

March 24, The Blue Ridge participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), USS America, USS Green Bay (LPD 20), USS Germantown (LSD 42), USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and USS Mustin (DDG 89), while underway in the Philippine Sea; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Richard E. Byrd on March 26; Anchored off Guam for a brief stop on March 31.

April 7, The Blue Ridge conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Richard E. Byrd, while underway northwest of Guam; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea again on April 17; Anchored in Sagami Wan, approximately 5 n.m. west of Yokosuka, for a brief stop on April 23 and 24th; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) on May 2.

May 3, USS Blue Ridge transited northbound, approximately 3 n.m. off the northwest coast of Guam; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) on May 18; Conducted operations off the east coast of Taiwan on May 22; Transited northbound, approximately 20 n.m. east of Miyako Island, on May 23.

May 24, The Blue Ridge moored at Navy Pier, White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa for a three-day "limited" liberty port call after a record-breaking 71 consecutive days at sea; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Tippecanoe, while underway east of Okinawa, on June 2; Moored at Romeo Wharf in Apra Harbor, Guam, from June 11-14; Arrived in Sagami Wan on June 20.

June 24, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 in Fleet Activities Yokosuka following an extended five-month patrol.

August 6, The Blue Ridge returned to homeport after a two-day underway off the south coast of Japan; Underway for sea trials, following a Continuous Maintenance Availability (CMAV), from Dec. 2-3.

February 15, 2021 Capt. Timothy L. Waits relieved Capt. Craig C. Sicola as the 31st CO of Blue Ridge during a brief ceremony aboard the ship.

March 11, USS Blue Ridge departed Yokosuka for a scheduled western Pacific patrol.

From March 11-14, the Blue Ridge conducted operations in Sagami Wan; Transited the Osumi Strait westbound on March 19; Moored at Akasaki Pier in Fleet Activities Sasebo from March 21-22; Transited the Korean Strait northbound on March 22; Conducted operations off the coast of Shimane Prefecture from March 23-25; Transited the Korean Strait southbound on March 28.

March 29, USS Blue Ridge participated in a passing exercise (PASSEX) with the JS Kongo (DDG 173), while underway off the west coast of Kyushu; Conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) on March 30; Transited the Osumi Strait eastbound on March 31; Conducted operations off the coast of Kochi Prefecture from April 1-2; Conducted operations in Sagami Wan from April 3-5.

April 8, The Blue Ridge moored at Navy Pier on White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa for a two-day port call; Arrived in Sagami Wan on April 13; Moored at Berth 9 in Fleet Activities Yokosuka on April 14; Anchored off Yokosuka for a brief stop to offload ammo on April 19; Moored starboard side at Berth 9 after a Turn Ship evolution on May 7.

June 24, 2022 Capt. Dale M. Gregory, Jr., relieved Capt. Timothy L. Waits as CO of the Blue Ridge during a change-of-command ceremony on board the ship.

September 7, USS Blue Ridge moored port side at Berth 9 after a Turn Ship evolution on Fleet Activities Yokosuka; Held an "Open House," in conjunction with the 44th annual Friendship Day festival, on Oct. 16.

December 13, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka after a four-day underway for sea trials, following a 19-month Extended Selected Restricted Availability (ESRA).

January 21, 2023 LCC 19 moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka after a two-day underway in Sagami Wan; Underway again from March 17-20; Held an "Open House," in conjunction with the 27th annual Spring Festival, on March 25; Underway again on April 26.

May 7, The Blue Ridge conducted a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Yukon (T-AO 202), while underway in the Philippine Sea; Conducted operations off the west coast of Guam on May 9; Conducted operations in Sagami Wan from May 19-23; Returned home on May 24.

July 8, USS Blue Ridge departed Yokosuka for a scheduled patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet AoR; Anchored off Yokosuka for a brief stop to onload ammo on July 10.

July 11, The Blue Ridge participated in a PASSEX with the JS Suzutsuki (DD 117), while underway south of Shikoku; Conducted operations southeast of Taiwan from July 14-15; Transited the San Bernardino Strait southbound on July 16; Transited the Balabac Strait westbound on July 18; Moored at Berth 5, RSS Singapura from July 22-23; Transited the Karimata Strait southbound from July 24-25.

July 26, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 106-107, Passenger Terminal in Port of Tanjung Priok, Indonesia, for a four-day visit to Jakarta; Transited the Karimata Strait northbound from July 30-31; Moored at Conventional Terminal in Port of Muara, Brunei, from Aug. 3-5; Transited the Balabac Strait eastbound on Aug. 6.

August 7, The Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Republic of the Philippines, for a brief stop; Anchored off Puerto Princesa again from Aug. 8-10; Transited the Mindoro Strait northbound on Aug. 11; Transited the Balintang Channel eastbound, just after midnight, on Aug. 13.

August 17, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a 40-day patrol.

November 10, Capt. Nicholas C. DeLeo relieved Capt. Dale M. Gregory, Jr., as CO of the Blue Ridge during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the ship.

January 11, 2024 USS Blue Ridge anchored off the coast of Yokosuka for a brief stop before underway for routine training in Sagami Wan; Moored at Berth 9 on Jan. 17; Held an "Open House," in conjunction with the 28th annual Spring Festival, on March 23; Underway in Sagami Wan again from April 29-30 and May 2-3.

May 17, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka after an 11-day underway for routine training; Underway again on June 4.

June 7, USS Blue Ridge participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), USS Robert Smalls (CG 62), USS Higgins (DDG 76), USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), JS Izumo (DDG 183), JS Haguro (DDG 180) and JS Jingei (SS 515), while underway southeast of Kyushu, as part of a biennial field training exercise Valiant Shield 2024.

June 18, The Blue Ridge moored at Berth 3, Pier 15 in Manila South Harbor, Republic of the Philippines, for a four-day liberty port visit; Entered the Gulf of Thailand on June 26; Moored at Berth C0 in Port of Laem Chabang, Thailand, from June 28- July 3; Anchored approx. 25 n.m. south of Sattahip from July 3-5.

July 8, USS Blue Ridge moored at Finger Pier in Cam Ranh International Port, Vietnam, for a four-day visit; Transited the Strait of Singapore westbound on July 16; Moored at Cruise Terminal in Port Klang, Malaysia, from July 17-22; Moored at Berth 5, RSS Singapura from July 23-27 and July 28- Aug. 3; Transited the Basilan Strait eastbound on Aug. 7.

August 10, USS Blue Ridge anchored in Malakal Harbor for a four-day liberty port visit to Koror, Republic of Palau; Participated in a PASSEX with the JS Ariake (DD 109) on Aug. 16.

August 20, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka following a two-and-a-half month patrol.

September 13, The Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka after a one-day underway off the coast of Honshu.

January 31, 2025 USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka after a 10-day underway for routine training in Sagami Wan; Underway again on March 11; Anchored at A-136 for a brief stop to onload ammo on March 18; Returned home on March 20.

April 3, USS Blue Ridge departed Yokosuka for a scheduled patrol.

April 16, The Blue Ridge moored at Wharf 7 in Port of Cairns, Australia, for a four-day visit; Moored at Container Terminal in Port of Noumea, New Caledonia, from April 26- May 1; Moored at Kings Wharf South in Port of Suva, Fiji, from May 5-9.

May 16, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 4, Aotea Quay in CentrePort Wellington, New Zealand, for a five-day liberty visit; Moored at Fleet Base East (FBE) Berth 1N, Garden Island Naval Base in Sydney, Australia, from May 26-31; Moored at Berth 3, Tango Wharf in Apra Harbor, Guam, from June 14-17; Arrived in Sagami Wan on June 22.

June 23, USS Blue Ridge moored at Berth 9 on Fleet Activities Yokosuka following an 81-day patrol.

September 5, Capt Louis F. Catalina, IV relieved Capt. Nicholas C. DeLeo as the 34th CO of LCC 19 during a change-of-command ceremony at the Fleet Activities Yokosuka's Theater.

September 12, USS Blue Ridge departed Yokosuka for a routine Fall Patrol.

September 16, The Blue Ridge participated in a PHOTOEX with the USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54), JS Hyuga (DDH 181), JS Haguro (DDG 180), ROKS Wang Geon (DDH 978) and ROKS Yulgok Yi I (DDG 992), while underway southeast of Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, as part of exercise Freedom Edge 2025; Moored at Pyeongtaek Naval Base, ROK, from Sept. 18-23; Moored at Berth 1 in Busan Naval Base from Sept. 25-30; Conducted operations in Sagami Wan from Oct. 3-4.