U.S. Pacific Fleet
220701-N-XN177-1227
EAST CHINA SEA (July 1, 2022) An F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 121, launches from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7). Tripoli is operating in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart)
220701-N-XN177-1227
EAST CHINA SEA (July 1, 2022) An F-35B Lightning II, assigned to Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 121, launches from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7). Tripoli is operating in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart)