31st MEU | Vertical Replenishment aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) [Image 8 of 10]

U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

05.10.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Central Command Public Affairs           

U.S. Sailors embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), attach supplies to an EC-255 Super Puma, assigned to the Maritime Pre-Positioning Force, during a vertical replenishment evolution in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 10, 2026. Tripoli is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)

• Date Taken: 05.10.2026
• Date Posted: 05.12.2026 15:08
• Photo ID: 9676622
• VIRIN: 260510-M-M0308-1064
• Resolution: 7292x4864
• Size: 2.92 MB
• Location: U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY