Navy aviation machinist mate first class Melanie O. Moody with Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) surveys a crane during maintenance of an F-35B Lightning II jet aboard the Tripoli, in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 21, 2022. F-35B maintainers, supported by Sailors operating a crane for lifting, regularly perform maintenance to ensure the aircraft’s readiness for flight operations. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a rea


Navy aviation machinist mate first class Melanie O. Moody with Amphibious Assault Ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) surveys a crane during maintenance of an F-35B Lightning II jet aboard the Tripoli, in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 21, 2022. F-35B maintainers, supported by Sailors operating a crane for lifting, regularly perform maintenance to ensure the aircraft’s readiness for flight operations. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is operating aboard ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group 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 stability in the Indo-Pacific region.


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