Replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A11).Landing ship tank ARM Usumacinta (A412).Helicopter Destroyer JS Izumo (DDH-183).Attack submarine HMAS Farncomb (SSG-74).Landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02).4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California,” according to the Navy. “Twenty-six nations, 38 surface ships, four submarines, nine national land forces, more than 170 aircraft and approximately 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise scheduled June 29 to Aug.

The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is in Hawaii participating in RIMPAC 2022. Lew Callaway, commander, Carrier Air Wing 9, speak with international news outlets during a press conference aboard Abraham Lincoln during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 on July 15, 2022. Amy Bauernschmidt, commanding officer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), and Capt. The “Saberhawks” of HSM-77 – Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) – from Naval Air Facility Atsugi.Ĭapt.

The “Golden Falcons” of HSC-12 – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) – from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan.The “Providers” of VRC-30 – Detachment 5 – Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) – from MCAS Iwakuni.The “Tiger Tails” of VAW-125 – Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) – from MCAS Iwakuni.The “Shadowhawks” of VAQ-141 – Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) – from MCAS Iwakuni.The “Dambusters” of VFA-195 from MCAS Iwakuni.

The “Eagles” of VFA-115 from MCAS Iwakuni.

The “Diamondbacks” of VFA-102 from MCAS Iwakuni.

The “Royal Maces” of VFA-27 – Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) – from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.

US Navy PhotoĬarrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, is embarked aboard Ronald Reagan and includes a total of nine squadrons and detachments: The Navy commissioned Tripoli via naval message on July 15 and transitioned the ship into service as scheduled.An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to the ‘Royal Maces’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 prepares to launch on the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) on July 16, 2022. In addition, the Navy cancelled the ship’s traditional commissioning ceremony as a COVID mitigation measure. Prior to departing for San Diego, Tripoli’s crew conducted a 14-day restriction of movement (ROM) in accordance with U.S. Tripoli was built in Pascagoula, Mississippi, by Huntington Ingalls Industries. Later, the first amphibious assault ship with the name USS Tripoli (LPH 10) served in Vietnam and during the Gulf War. The name Tripoli was previously assigned to a Casablanca-class escort carrier which saw service in the Second World War. Tripoli is the second LHA to be delivered to the Navy, and the third in naval history to bear the name which harkens back to the first U.S. “This crew has not ceased to amaze me in how they have risen to every challenge from ship’s delivery, to crew move aboard, to operating under new health guidelines, to sail around.” “It will be nice to get the ship to her homeport in San Diego, a city that is renowned for its continuing support of our service members,” said Master Chief Alicia Harrison, Tripoli’s acting Command Master Chief. Tripoli’s arrival brings approximately 1,100 Sailors and their family members to the San Diego area. “The ship’s arrival here today is exciting and the crew has worked diligently to get to this point.” Jennifer Ellinger, commodore of Amphibious Squadron (CPR) 7. “Tripoli serves as a fine example of our Sailors’ ability to learn, adapt, and continuously improve even in the face of uncertainty,” said Capt. As the largest amphibious ship on the waterfront, Tripoli serves as an LHD variant designed to accommodate the Marine Corps' future Air Combat Element (ACE) including the F-35B Lightning II and MV-22 Osprey. Tripoli, the only America-class amphibious assault ship in San Diego, joins the Wasp-class large deck amphibious assault vessels USS Essex (LHD 2), USS Boxer (LHD 4), USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), and USS Makin Island (LHD 8). “Now, we shift our focus to preparing this ship for her future mission: supporting combat operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the globe, in the air, on land, and sea.” Kevin Meyers, Tripoli’s commanding officer. “Our Sailors did an outstanding job in getting Tripoli safely to our new homeport of San Diego,” said Capt. The Navy’s latest America-class amphibious assault ship arrived at Naval Base San Diego following its commissioning and subsequent sail around South America this summer. NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (September 18, 2020) – The Navy’s newest amphibious assault ship, USS Tripoli (LHA 7), arrived at its new homeport in San Diego, Sept.

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