USS Tripoli conducts flight ops in U.S. 7th Fleet

An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, prepares to take off of the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), during flight operations, Jan. 18, 2026. Tripoli is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Colten Bradley)