USS Tripoli conducts flight ops in C7F

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 2nd Class Zaira Marez directs the landing of an MV-22 Osprey, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265, on the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), during flight quarters, March 2, 2026. Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), composed of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) and San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships USS New Orleans (LPD 18), 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)