Sgt. Maj. James McCook, Marine Forces Africa sergeant
Sgt. Maj. James McCook, Marine Forces Africa sergeant major, reads a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal award citation during an awards and promotion ceremony at U.S. Embassy Tripoli, Libya, April 7, 2013.... More
Sgt. Jeison Mendoza, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Jeison Mendoza, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa mortarman from Palmira, Colombia, verifies his information with John Lafferty, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services district directo... More
MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Special-Purpose Marine
MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response prepare to leave Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, to escort approximately 150 personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Tripo... More
Nearly 100 Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose
Nearly 100 Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa established an evacuation control center for an exercise in Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The exerci... More
Libyan military members await the arrival of U.S. Marine
Libyan military members await the arrival of U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, Commander, U.S. Africa Command, and Amb. Peter Bodde, U.S. Ambassador to Libya, during a visit to Tripoli, Libya May 23, 20... More
Chief Warrent Officer 4 Michael Thomas and Senior Chief
Chief Warrent Officer 4 Michael Thomas and Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) Courtney Tillery of USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) give a dress blues inspection to their Sailors in... More
Appearing in authentic 1945-1948 Marine Corps dress
Appearing in authentic 1945-1948 Marine Corps dress blues with original regalia, 96-year-old World War II veteran and Marine Raider Cpl. Leonard B. Turner, oldest Marine present, stands next to 19-year-old Pfc.... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Juan Coleman, a recruiter
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Juan Coleman, a recruiter for the Vermont Air National Guard, takes time to reflect and pray before his graduation from the Chief Master Sgt. Paul H. Lankford Noncommissioned Officer A... More
200420-N-LY160-1009 PASCAGOULA, Miss. (April 20, 2020)
200420-N-LY160-1009 PASCAGOULA, Miss. (April 20, 2020) – A Sailor, from the decontamination team aboard the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7), assists Operations Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Michel in wearing personal p... More
200804-N-SS492-0002 GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (August 4,
200804-N-SS492-0002 GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (August 4, 2020) –The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) prepares to shift piers to take on supplies at Naval Station Guantanimo Bay, Aug. 4, 2020. Tripoli comm... More
USS Tripoli - US Navy Photo
200804-N-YK910-1149 GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (August 5, 2020) – Quartermaster Seaman Brandon Gonzalez brings down pennants aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) after a short stop to take on fuel a... More
200808-N-XN177-1002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2020) –
200808-N-XN177-1002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2020) – Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Conner Waterman, left and Fireman Jordan Batts perform valve checks in main machinery room one of the amph... More
200808-N-XN177-1079 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2020) –
200808-N-XN177-1079 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2020) – Fireman Alexander Woodget, left, receives instruction from Chief Damage Controlman David Boone in the central control station of the amphibious assault ship U... More
200808-N-XN177-1029 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2020) –
200808-N-XN177-1029 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2020) – Fireman Dylan Blount puts away equipment after taking a lube oil sample in main machinery room one of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Aug. 8. ... More
200812-N-XN177-1028 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2020)
200812-N-XN177-1028 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2020) – Fire Controlman 1st Class Ryan Kerby acts as a safety observer during maintenance on a close-in weapon system mount aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tr... More
Tripoli, US Navy Photogrpah
200812-N-XN177-1054 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2020) – Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Aullora Olopez, left and Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Bella Macias stand lookout watch aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA... More
200813-N-LY160-1004 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2020)
200813-N-LY160-1004 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2020) – Chief Fire Controlman Namon Singleton and Fire Controlman 1st Class Josue Veliz, stand watch in the command information center of the amphibious assault ship... More
200814-N-YK910-1003 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2020)
200814-N-YK910-1003 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2020) – A Sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) takes inventory on his damage control investigator kit during a main space fire drill, A... More
200815-N-LY160-1001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2020)
200815-N-LY160-1001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2020) – Medical department Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) train to draw blood from a walking blood bank volunteer, Aug. 15. Trip... More
200818-N-YK910-1006 MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY(Aug. 18, 2020)
200818-N-YK910-1006 MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY(Aug. 18, 2020) – A Uruguayan fuel tanker prepares to come alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) as the ship makes a brief stop for fuel while anchored... More
200918-N-KG738-1010 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 18, 2020) – The
200918-N-KG738-1010 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 18, 2020) – The Navy's newest America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) arrives at its new homeport at Naval Base San Diego. Tripoli is the second America-cl... More
Engineers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle
Engineers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District and members of the Lebanese Armed Forces survey the port at Tripoli Naval Base during a visit in October 2020.
2110111-N-OP825-1038 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 11, 2021) – Airman
2110111-N-OP825-1038 SAN DIEGO (Jan. 11, 2021) – Airman Malachi Coleman, right, secures a life vest on Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Dakota Reed in preparation for a line handling evolution aboard the amphibio... More
2100201-N-LY160-1005 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 1, 2021) – Aviation
2100201-N-LY160-1005 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 1, 2021) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Haydee Riveracontreras connects air pressure tubing to a splitter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship US... More
210202-N-TT639-1005 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2021) Senior
210202-N-TT639-1005 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2021) Senior Chief Damage Controlman Matthew Carpenter (left) and Damage Controlman 2nd Class Beny Martinez perform maintenance on submersible water pumps aboard the amphi... More
210203-N-OP825-1047 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 03, 2021) – Culinary
210203-N-OP825-1047 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 03, 2021) – Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Anthony Vallejo operates a sound powered phone during a supply onload aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 0... More
210204-N-CZ759-1006 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 04, 2021) – Sailors
210204-N-CZ759-1006 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 04, 2021) – Sailors inspect firefighting equipment in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 4. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious as... More
210211-N-YK910-1008 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 11, 2021) – Machinery
210211-N-YK910-1008 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 11, 2021) – Machinery Repairman Fireman Apprentice Ryanna Ginger punches holes in engraved placards used for damage control training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tr... More
Tripoli, US Navy Photogrpah, San Diego, California
210216-N-OP825-1096 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2021) – Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Marcus Bridges speaks during a Black History Month celebration in the mess decks aboard the amphibious assault ship ... More
210216-N-OP825-1078 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2021) – Aviation
210216-N-OP825-1078 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2021) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Bevon Bishop, right, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Tavares Frazier participate in a hangar bay fire dril... More
210222-N-MK924-1036 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 22, 2021) – Airman
210222-N-MK924-1036 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 22, 2021) – Airman Andre Robinson operates a needle gun to clean a pad eye on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 22. Tripoli is an Ameri... More
Sgt. Maj. James McCook, Marine Forces Africa sergeant
Sgt. Maj. James McCook, Marine Forces Africa sergeant major, and Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, Marine Forces Africa commanding general, congratulate Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 Marines durin... More
Sgt. Jeison Mendoza, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Jeison Mendoza, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa mortarman from Palmira, Colombia, verifies his information with John Lafferty, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services district directo... More
Sgt. Jeison Mendoza, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Jeison Mendoza, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa mortarman from Palmira, Colombia, repeats the oath of allegiance administered by John Lafferty, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services... More
MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Special-Purpose Marine
MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response prepare to leave Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, to escort approximately 150 personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Tripo... More
Nearly 100 Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose
Nearly 100 Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa established an evacuation control center for an exercise in Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The exerci... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, Commander,
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, Commander, U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and Amb. Peter Bodde, U.S. Ambassador to Libya are greeted by Libyan miltary officials during their recent visit to meet w... More
Commanding Officer Capt. Kevin P. Meyers, Command Master
Commanding Officer Capt. Kevin P. Meyers, Command Master Chief Robyn Pierce, and Capt. Henry F. Casey of USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) meet with members of the local Pensacola, Fla. Marine Co... More
Appearing in authentic 1945-1948 Marine Corps dress
Appearing in authentic 1945-1948 Marine Corps dress blues with original regalia, 96-year-old World War II veteran and Marine Raider Cpl. Leonard B. Turner, oldest Marine present, receives the second piece of bi... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Juan Coleman, a recruiter
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Juan Coleman, a recruiter for the Vermont Air National Guard, proudly smiles for the camera after his graduation from the Chief Paul H. Lankford Noncommissioned Officer Academy at McGh... More
200420-N-LY160-1014 PASCAGOULA, Miss. (April 20, 2020)
200420-N-LY160-1014 PASCAGOULA, Miss. (April 20, 2020) – Operations Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Cutlip, from the decontamination team aboard the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7), dons personal protective equipment ... More
200731-N-LY160-1034 GULF OF MEXICO (July 31, 2020)
200731-N-LY160-1034 GULF OF MEXICO (July 31, 2020) – Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jose Avena, main propulsion assistant aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), and Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechani... More
200803-N-LY160-1110 GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (August 3,
200803-N-LY160-1110 GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (August 3, 2020) – A Sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli’s (LHA 7) deck department holds a mooring line as the ship prepares to moor pierside in G... More
200804-N-SS492-0005 GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (August 4,
200804-N-SS492-0005 GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (August 4, 2020) – The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) prepares to shift piers to take on supplies at Naval Station Guantanimo Bay, Aug 4, 2020. Tripoli comm... More
200808-N-XN177-1006 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2020) –
200808-N-XN177-1006 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2020) – Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Conner Waterman, left and Fireman Jordan Batts perform valve checks in main machinery room one of the amph... More
200808-N-XN177-1033 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2020) –
200808-N-XN177-1033 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2020) – Fireman Dylan Blount puts away equipment after taking a lube oil sample in main machinery room one of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Aug. 8. ... More
200808-N-XN177-1091 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug 8, .2020) –
200808-N-XN177-1091 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug 8, .2020) – Damage Controlman Fireman Timmy Sorm prepares to re-charge oxygen bottles for SCBA’s in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Aug.... More
200812-N-XN177-1033 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2020)
200812-N-XN177-1033 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2020) – Fire Controlman 1st Class Ryan Kerby acts as a safety observer during maintenance on a close-in weapon system mount aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tr... More
200813-N-LY160-1017 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2020)
200813-N-LY160-1017 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2020) – Operations Specialist Seaman Muhammed Asif stands watch in the command information center of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 13. Tripol... More
200815-N-LY160-1008 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2020)
200815-N-LY160-1008 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2020) – Medical department Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) train to draw blood from a walking blood bank volunteer, Aug. 15. Trip... More
200818-N-YK910-1016 MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY (Aug. 18,
200818-N-YK910-1016 MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY (Aug. 18, 2020) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Melanie Feliciano polishes a firefighting vari-nozzle on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS... More
200918-N-KG738-1016 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 18, 2020) – The
200918-N-KG738-1016 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 18, 2020) – The Navy's newest America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) passes the USS Midway Museum as it arrives at its new homeport at Naval Base San Dieg... More
SAN DIEGO (October 3, 2020) - Master Chief Petty Officer
SAN DIEGO (October 3, 2020) - Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith visited Sailors assigned to USS Tripoli (LHA 7) as part of a routine advocacy and quality of life visit. Tripoli arrived in its... More
2100201-N-LY160-1026 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 1, 2021) – Aviation
2100201-N-LY160-1026 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 1, 2021) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Noah Copeland brushes a firefighting nozzle aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 1. Tripoli is... More
210202-N-TT639-1005 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2021) Electrician’s
210202-N-TT639-1005 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2021) Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Koudjouka Bislao performs maintenance on submersible water pumps aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 2, 2021. T... More
210203-N-OP825-1023 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 03, 2021) – Boatswain’s
210203-N-OP825-1023 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 03, 2021) – Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Bella Macias, left, and Boatswain’s Mate 3rd class Aullora Olopez prepare abandon ship life preservers for a routine inspection aboard ... More
210204-N-CZ759-1009 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 04, 2021) – Seaman
210204-N-CZ759-1009 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 04, 2021) – Seaman Erik Millan conducts maintenance on emergency life preservers in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 4. Tripoli is ... More
210211-N-YK910-1033 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 11, 2021) – Culinary
210211-N-YK910-1033 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 11, 2021) – Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jose Garza prepares a tray of lemon cake in the bake shop aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 11. T... More
210216-N-OP825-1038 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2021) – Sailors
210216-N-OP825-1038 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2021) – Sailors participate in a hangar bay fire drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 16, 2021. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assau... More
210222-N-MK924-1022 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 22, 2021) – Sailors
210222-N-MK924-1022 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 22, 2021) – Sailors stack stanchions on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 22. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homep... More
Detroit native, born in 1923, Cpl. Leonard B. Turner
Detroit native, born in 1923, Cpl. Leonard B. Turner enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942 following the example of two of his brothers who had already signed up for World War II military duty ahead of him. Tur... More
Staff Sgt. Miguel Diaz, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Staff Sgt. Miguel Diaz, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 mechanic from Tucson, Ariz., is promoted to his current rank by Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, Marine Forces Africa commanding general, dur... More
Sgt. Jeison Mendoza, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Jeison Mendoza, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa mortarman from Palmira, Colombia, poses with John Lafferty, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services district director, inside a KC-130J... More
Sgt. Jeison Mendoza, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Jeison Mendoza, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa mortarman from Palmira, Colombia, poses with John Lafferty, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services district director, inside a KC-130J... More
MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Special-Purpose Marine
MV-22B Osprey aircraft from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response prepare to leave Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, to escort approximately 150 personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Tripo... More
Dr. Nancy Sitarz Spalding, veterinarian in Joint Base
Dr. Nancy Sitarz Spalding, veterinarian in Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Veterinary Treatment Facility, interacts with a horse in the barns on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall March 17... More
Nearly 100 Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose
Nearly 100 Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa established an evacuation control center for an exercise in Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The exerci... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, Commander,
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, Commander, U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and Amb. Peter Bodde, U.S. Ambassador to Libya greet members of the Libyan Army during their recent visit to Libya to meet... More
Sailors from USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Pre-Commissioning
Sailors from USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) in Pascagoula, Miss. gather roofing debris from the yard of local Pensacola, Fla. Veteran George "Doc" Dodge on Oct. 10, 2018. The Marine Corps Leag... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Juan Coleman, a student attending
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Juan Coleman, a student attending the Chief Master Sgt. Paul H. Lankford Noncommissioned Officer Academy takes time to learn about the base’s heritage at McGhee Tyson Air National Guar... More
200420-N-LY160-1026 PASCAGOULA, Miss. (April 20, 2020)
200420-N-LY160-1026 PASCAGOULA, Miss. (April 20, 2020) – Operations Specialist 3rd Class Jacob Michel takes part in ship-wide sanitization aboard the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7). Tripoli has initiated a deep cle... More
200731-N-LY160-1036 GULF OF MEXICO (July 31, 2020)
200731-N-LY160-1036 GULF OF MEXICO (July 31, 2020) – Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli’s (LHA 7) aircraft intermediate maintenance department inspect a shipboard aircraft towing tracto... More
200804-N-SS492-0009 GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (August 4,
200804-N-SS492-0009 GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (August 4, 2020) – Sailors perform and observe morning colors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) while inport Naval Station Guantanimo Bay, Aug. 4, 2... More
200808-N-XN177-2001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug 8, 2020) –
200808-N-XN177-2001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug 8, 2020) – The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) steams through the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 8. Tripoli commissioned administratively July 15, 2020 and is en route ... More
200808-N-XN177-1037 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2020) –
200808-N-XN177-1037 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2020) – Machinist Mate 3rd Class Hudson Vaughn monitors an engine display in main machinery room one of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Aug. 8. Tripol... More
200808-N-XN177-1017 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2020) –
200808-N-XN177-1017 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 8, 2020) – Fireman Jordan Batts performs valve checks in main machinery room one of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Aug. 8. Tripoli commissioned administ... More
200812-N-XN177-1060 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2020)
200812-N-XN177-1060 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 12, 2020) – Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Aullora Olopez stands lookout watch aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 12. Tripoli commissioned administrat... More
200813-N-LY160-1020 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2020)
200813-N-LY160-1020 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 13, 2020) – Operations Specialist 1st Class Shereka Evans stands watch in the command information center of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 13. Tri... More
200814-N-YK910-1024 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2020)
200814-N-YK910-1024 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 14, 2020) – A Sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) waits for approval to enter a hatch to reach a lower deck during a main space fire drill... More
200815-N-XN177-1013 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2020)
200815-N-XN177-1013 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2020) – Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 1st Class Harry Buenvenida tests a fuel sample aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 15. T... More
200818-N-YK910-1030 MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY (Aug. 18,
200818-N-YK910-1030 MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY (Aug. 18, 2020) – Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Alberto Cora, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli’s (LHA 7) deck department, discusses daily plans as a Urug... More
200918-N-KG738-1036 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 18, 2020) – The
200918-N-KG738-1036 SAN DIEGO (Sept. 18, 2020) – The Navy's newest America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) arrives at its new homeport at Naval Base San Diego. Tripoli is the second America-cl... More
2100201-N-LY160-1028 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 1, 2021) – Sailors
2100201-N-LY160-1028 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 1, 2021) – Sailors clean a catwalk aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 1. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Dieg... More
210202-N-TT639-1029 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2021) Hull
210202-N-TT639-1029 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 2, 2021) Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Peter Jarke performs maintenance on submersible water pumps aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 2, 202... More
210203-N-OP825-1008 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 03, 2021) – Damage
210203-N-OP825-1008 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 03, 2021) – Damage Controlman Fireman Juan Recinos, left, and Damage Controlman Fireman Joseph Letiner, operate a P-100 emergency pump aboard the amphibious assault ship USS ... More
210204-N-CZ759-1012 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 04, 2021) – Sailors
210204-N-CZ759-1012 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 04, 2021) – Sailors inspect firefighting equipment in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb. 4. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious as... More
210216-N-OP825-1028 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2021) – Aviation
210216-N-OP825-1028 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 16, 2021) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Vincent Hearon simulates a hangar bay fire during a drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Feb.... More
210222-N-MK924-1045 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 22, 2021) – Aviation
210222-N-MK924-1045 SAN DIEGO (Feb. 22, 2021) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) Airman Kent Fox performs maintenance on a JP-5 air escape stowage tank aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), F... More
Detroit native, born in 1923, Cpl. Leonard B. Turner
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Staff Sgt. Miguel Diaz, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Staff Sgt. Miguel Diaz, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 mechanic from Tucson, Ariz., is congratulated on his promotion to staff sergeant by Maj. Gen. Raymond Fox, Marine Forces Africa com... More
Sgt. Maj. James Adams, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Maj. James Adams, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa sergeant major, thanks John Lafferty, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services district director, on the flight line of Naval Air Stat... More
Sgt. Jeison Mendoza, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground
Sgt. Jeison Mendoza, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa mortarman from Palmira, Colombia, repeats the oath of allegiance administered by John Lafferty, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services... More
Crew members conduct final inspections on an MV-22B
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Dr. Nancy Sitarz Spalding, veterinarian in Joint Base
Dr. Nancy Sitarz Spalding, veterinarian in Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Veterinary Treatment Facility, removes staples from a wound on Tom, a Caisson Platoon horse, in the barns on the Fort Myer portion of ... More
Nearly 100 Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose
Nearly 100 Marines and sailors with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa established an evacuation control center for an exercise in Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy. The exerci... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, Commander,
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, Commander, U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), and Amb. Peter Bodde, U.S. Ambassador to Libya, meets with Fayez al-Sarraj the Prime Minister of Libya's Unity Government... More
Sailors from USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Pre-Commissioning
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