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

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Aircraft Handling) 1st Class Jaime Martinez directs an F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, during flight operations aboard America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), March 1, 2026. Tripoli is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet, is 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)