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

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 3rd Class Christopher Everett observes an F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, take off during flight operations aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 24, 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 Angel Conde)