Subsequently, both ships became fleet flagships. USS Blue Ridge became the Seventh Fleet command ship in 1979, and USS Mount Whitney became the Second Fleet command ship in 1981, and the Sixth ...

Only two vessels of this class were ever built: the USS Blue Ridge and USS Mount Whitney. -Despite their age, these ships continue to serve due to upgrades provided by the Extended Service Life ...

For eight days and nine nights, those aboard braved rough seas and unpredictable weather for the chance of freedom from a ...