220716-N-XN177-1136 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 16, 2022) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Zaira Marez, from Rio Rancho, New Mexico, removes chocks and chains from an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 16, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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