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Peace Elmo And Ribbons BowUSS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) is the lead ship of the Blue Ridge-class amphibious command vessels in the United States Navy, commissioned on November 14, 1970. Based in Yokosuka, Japan, it serves as the flagship for the Seventh Fleet, providing vital command, control, and communications support. As the oldest active commissioned warship in the U.S. Navy, Blue Ridge plays a significant role in naval operations and is expected to remain in service until 2039, having undergone multiple upgrades throughout its operational history, including participation in key missions during the Vietnam War. (Source: Wikipedia)
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