Waverly sailor gives shout out to veterans

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 2, 2021) – Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Aaron Harris, from Waverly, assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), gives thanks to American veterans.

Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through fiber optic cables lying on the ocean floor, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy.

This article originally appeared on Chillicothe Gazette: Waverly sailor gives shout out to veterans