220824-N-XN177-1048 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 24, 2022) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Haydee RiveraContreras, from Kissimmee, Florida, signals for an F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) to launch aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 24, 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Spe

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220824-N-XN177-1048 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 24, 2022) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Haydee RiveraContreras, from Kissimmee, Florida, signals for an F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) to launch aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 24, 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart)

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