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    220402-N-TT639-1740 [Image 6 of 17]

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    A large U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship is underway on open ocean under overcast skies. The vessel features a flat flight deck with multiple rotary and fixed-wing aircraft visible on deck, along with an island superstructure amidships. The ship appears to be traveling at moderate speed based on the visible wake.

    PACIFIC OCEAN

    04.02.2022

    Photo by Seaman Christopher Sypert 

    USS Tripoli (LHA 7)

    220402-N-TT639-1740 PACIFIC OCEAN (Apr. 2, 2022) – Amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) steams through the Pacific Ocean while conducting flight operations as part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Lightning carrier concept demonstration. VMFA 211is embarked aboard Tripoli as part of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Lightning carrier concept demonstration. The Lightning carrier concept demonstration shows Tripoli and other amphibious assault ships are capable of operating as dedicated fixed-wing carrier platforms, capable of bringing fifth generation Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing aircraft wherever they are required. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Sypert)

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    Date Taken: 04.02.2022
    Date Posted: 04.04.2022 20:24
    Photo ID: 7125611
    VIRIN: 220402-N-TT639-1740
    Resolution: 1400x1000
    Size: 627.97 KB
    Location: PACIFIC OCEAN

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