Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group (TRIARG) consisting of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) and embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) returned to White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Japan, July 22 through Aug. 1, 2026. TRIARG and 31st MEU offloaded personnel, vehicles and equipment. The offload marks the conclusion of a dynamic six-month deployment for the TRIARG and embarked 31st MEU across the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th...
Taken: 07.29.2026 | Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Danilo Reynoso