The U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet command ship, the USS Blue Ridge, arrived in Busan, South Korea, on Thursday. The ship’s primary mission is to replenish supplies and provide rest for its crew members. The USS Blue Ridge, a warship commissioned in 1970 and based in Japan, will be participating in activities during a port visit. The ship’s area of responsibility encompasses the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. The USS Blue Ridge is part of the 7th Fleet, which has been actively involved in joint exercises with the Korean and Japanese navies, including the recent Freedom Edge exercise held in international waters off Jeju Island.
Credits: Korea Times News
