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

An MV-22 Osprey and two CH-53 Super Stallions, attached to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, prepare to take off from the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), during flight quarters, Feb. 17, 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 (MEU), are 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Colten Bradley)