USS Tripoli conducts flight ops in C7F

A CH-53 Super Stallion, attached to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, lands on the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during flight operations Jan. 21, 2026. Tripoli is 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 Paul LeClair)