USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Arrives in Sasebo, Japan 250622-N-XP477-1045 SASEBO, Japan (June 23, 2025) – The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) arrives in Sasebo, Japan June 23, 2025. USS Tripoli (LHA 7) is forward deployed to Sasebo, Japan, and operates in U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, which routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danian C. Aiko-Douglas) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Danian Douglas VIRIN: 250702-N-N0831-0004 Tripoli Arrives in Sasebo, Japan SASEBO, Japan – The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) arrived in Sasebo, Japan, June 23, as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Indo-Pacific. LHA 7 LATEST NEWS USS Tripoli Indo-Pacific U.S. 7th Fleet
M/T Empire State, USS Tripoli Conduct first CONSOL At-Sea 250530-N-WD133-4432 Military Sealift Command’s chartered Motor Tanker Ship Empire State and U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7 ) conduct the first Consolidated Replenishment at Sea (CONSOL) between Tripoli and a tanker ship. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Sarah Cannon VIRIN: 250702-N-N0831-0003 M/T Empire State, USS Tripoli Conduct first CONSOL At-Sea Off the coast of Southern Calif., Military Sealift Command’s chartered Motor Tanker Ship Empire State and U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7 ) conducted the first Consolidated Replenishment at Sea (CONSOL) between Tripoli and a tanker ship. LHA 7 LATEST NEWS USS Tripoli Tanker Ship
Tripoli Departs San Diego 250519-N-EV253-1002 America-class amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) transits San Diego Bay, May 19, 2025. The ship departed Naval Base San Diego to complete a homeport change and join forward-deployed naval forces in Sasebo, Japan as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sara L. Eshleman) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 1st Class Sara Eshleman VIRIN: 250602-N-N0831-0012 USS Tripoli forward deploys to Japan The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) departed Naval Base San Diego May 19 to forward deploy to Sasebo, Japan, as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific. LHA 7 LATEST NEWS SURFPAC LATEST NEWS
CRTS-2 and CRTS-6 Shipboard Familiarization Aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) 250507-N-AU520-1020 U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Casualty Receiving Transport Ship 2 and CRTS-6 from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command San Diego receive learn shipboard patient transport aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) while conducting Amphibious Familiarization Training, May 7, 2025. Shipboard familiarization increases operational readiness within the Pacific Fleet and expedtionary medicine worldwide. The mission of NMCSD is to provide a superior experience for our patients, staff, and warfighters. NMCSD employs more than 5,000 active-duty military personnel, civilians, and contractors in southern California to deliver exceptional care afloat and ashore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel VIRIN: 250528-N-N0831-0001 Navy Medicine CRTS teams prepare aboard USS Tripoli Sailors assigned to Casualty Receiving Transport Ship 2 and CRTS-6 conducted shipboard familiarization training aboard the USS Tripoli (LHA 7) on May 7, 2025, a crucial step in maintaining Naval Medical Forces Pacific’s (NMFP) readiness. LHA 7 LATEST NEWS
USS America Meets USS Tripoli 220917-M-MJ391-1231 Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), right, sails next to amphibious assault carrier USS America (LHA 6) during a photo exercise in the East China Sea, Sept. 17, 2022. This training evolution provided two America-class ships the opportunity to sail together in close proximity, providing valuable training to both crews. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Lape) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Lance Cpl. Christopher Lape VIRIN: 250213-N-N0831-0004 USS Tripoli to Forward Deploy to Japan The America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) will move to Sasebo, Japan, as part of a scheduled rotation of forces in the Pacific, the U.S. Navy announced today. SURFPAC LATEST NEWS LHA 7 LATEST NEWS
USS Tripoli Hosts 2024 Holiday Bowl Football Teams 241224-N-VR794-1269 Capt, Gary A. Harrington, commanding officer aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) speaks to Fran Brown, head coach for the Syracuse University football team, during a tour of the ship prior to the 2024 Holiday Bowl football game between Syracuse University and Washington State University, Dec. 24, 2024. Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship homeported in San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman James Peer) SHARE IMAGE: Download Image Image Details Photo By: Seaman James Peer VIRIN: 250203-N-N0831-0001 Tripoli Hosts Tours for 2024 Holiday Bowl Teams Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA7) hosted the football teams from Syracuse University and Washington State for tours of the ship prior to the 2024 Holiday Bowl game, Dec. 24. The Holiday Bowl is an annual college football game played in San Diego. LHA 7 LATEST NEWS
Tripoli Sailors Win Video Game Tournament SAN DIEGO – Sailors assigned to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) won first place in a video game competition during Surface Line Week (SLW), October 24. LHA 7 LATEST NEWS
Tripoli Sailors Win the 41st Surface Line Week Soccer Tournament SAN DIEGO – Sailors assigned to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) won first place in the Surface Line Week (SLW) soccer tournament at Naval Base San Diego (NBSD), Oct. 24, 2024. LHA 7 LATEST NEWS
USS Tripoli: A Legacy of Service SAN DIEGO – On August 6, 1966, Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LPH 10) was commissioned for service in the United States Navy. Years later in 1981, Lt. Wayne Hess checked aboard Tripoli (LPH 10), where he would serve for three years. LHA 7 LATEST NEWS
Tripoli Wins Inaugural Chow Line Challenge at San Francisco Fleet Week 2024 SAN FRANCISCO – Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) hosted the inaugural Chow Line Challenge during San Francisco Fleet Week, October 12, 2024. LHA 7 LATEST NEWS
Tripoli Sailors Enlist Future Sailors SAN FRANCISCO – Sailors assigned to amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) received a Flag Letter of Commendation (FLOC) for helping future Sailors enlist in the Navy as part of the ‘Every Sailor a Recruiter’ (ESAR) program, Oct. 11, 2024. LHA 7 LATEST NEWS
USS Tripoli Grinds Through Its Selected Restricted Availability Period SAN DIEGO – Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA7) began a Selected Restricted Availability (SRA) period, March 10. LHA 7 LATEST NEWS
USS Tripoli Holds Change of Command Ceremony SAN DIEGO – Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA7) held a change of command ceremony on the ship’s flight deck, Nov. 2. LHA 7 LATEST NEWS
Tripoli Junior Enlisted Association Earns the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award SAN DIEGO — The Junior Enlisted Association (JEA) aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA7) was awarded the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award for the calendar year 2023. LHA 7 LATEST NEWS USS Tripoli LHA 7 SAN DIEGO Junior Enlisted Association JEA
Tripoli Earns Admiral Flatley Memorial Award for Aviation Safety SAN DIEGO — Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA7) earned the Admiral Flatley Memorial Award for aviation safety for the calendar year 2022, Sep. 28. LHA 7 LATEST NEWS USS Tripoli LHA 7 SAN DIEGO Admiral Flatley Memorial Award
Tripoli Officer Named NBSD’s Admin UVA of the Year Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) awarded the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Administrative Unit Victim Advocate (UVA) of the Year award to USS Tripoli officer Lt. j.g Zachary Aldrich, April 18, 2023. LHA 7 LATEST NEWS CNSP LATEST NEWS
U.S. Army and Air Force takes over USS Tripoli’s Flight Deck Amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) worked with the United States Army’s 16th Combat Aviation Brigade based out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and the United States Air Force’s 66th Rescue Squadron, based out of Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, to land both UH-60M Black Hawk, HH-60 Pave Hawk and AH-64 Apache helicopters on Tripoli’s flight deck, Jan. 22-26. 16TH CAB CNSP LATEST NEWS U.S. Army USS Tripoli LHA 7 LATEST NEWS U.S. Air Force
Bye-Bye Bombs: USS Tripoli Offloads Ammunition Sailors aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) completed an ammunition offload Jan. 27, 2023. CNSP LATEST NEWS HSC 23 USS Tripoli LHA 7 LATEST NEWS
USS Tripoli (LHA 7) Arrives at its new homeport at Naval Base San Diego NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO — The Navy’s newest amphibious assault ship, USS Tripoli (LHA 7), arrived at its new homeport in San Diego, Sept. 18. LHA 7 LATEST NEWS