USS Tripoli Sailors conduct flight deck operations rehearsal aboard JS Kaga

U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Christopher Everett, with the USS Tripoli, Task Force 76, hand signals a P25 firefighting vehicle during a flight deck operation rehearsal aboard Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ship JS Kaga (DDH 184), during exercise ANNUALEX, Oct.18, 2025. The exercise supports both force’s mission to strengthen interoperability, enhance joint maritime strike capabilities and maintain readiness in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Everett is native to Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandra Vega)