U.S. Pacific Fleet
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PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 22, 2022) Capt. John Kiefaber, commanding officer of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), prepares to board an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, aboard Tripoli. 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 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley)
220822-N-VJ326-1247
PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 22, 2022) Capt. John Kiefaber, commanding officer of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), prepares to board an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23, aboard Tripoli. 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 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley)