220406-N-XN177-2470 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2020) – Distinguished visitors disembark an MV-22 Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7). VMM-165 transported the distinguished visitors to 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 airc
220406-N-XN177-2470 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 6, 2020) – Distinguished visitors disembark an MV-22 Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7). VMM-165 transported the distinguished visitors to 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart)
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