220406-N-TT639-1096 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2022) – Navy Capt. John Kiefaber, executive officer aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), front, observes flight operations from vulture’s row with distinguished visitors, April 6. The distinguished visitors were aboard Tripoli for a tour and to observe the 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 strike platforms when needed, capable of bringing fifth generation Short Take
220406-N-TT639-1096 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2022) – Navy Capt. John Kiefaber, executive officer aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), front, observes flight operations from vulture’s row with distinguished visitors, April 6. The distinguished visitors were aboard Tripoli for a tour and to observe the 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 strike platforms when needed, capable of bringing fifth generation Short Takeoff/Vertical Landing aircraft wherever they are required
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