7th Fleet, Blue Ridge team arrive for Hong Kong visit
7th Fleet public affairs
Posted 02/16/2003
HONG KONG -- The U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet command ship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), and the embarked Commander, 7th Fleet staff arrived in Hong Kong, Feb. 17. While in port, the ship's approximately 950 crew and 7th Fleet staff members will have the chance to participate in sightseeing and cultural exchanges and to assist in community service projects. The Commander, U. S. 7th Fleet, Vice Adm. Robert F. Willard, is scheduled to meet with local civilian dignitaries and government officials during the visit. The 7th Fleet area of responsibility for U.S. Navy operations encompasses 52 million square miles of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. On average, there are 50 ships, 200 aircraft and approximately 20,000 Sailors operating in the area. USS Blue Ridge is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and is commanded by Capt. Andrew G. Sevald
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