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

An F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, lands on the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during flight operations, Feb. 12, 2026. Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), composed of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and USS San Diego (LPD 22), along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Leonard Adams)