USS Tripoli refuels USS Rafael Peralta in Philippine Sea

U.S. Navy Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Justin Baker, from Illinois, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, observes as Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), center, receives fuel from America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during a replenishment-at-sea in the Philippine Sea, Feb. 10, 2026. Rafael Peralta is forward deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga)