Middle East – USS Tripoli, USA – Video shows F-35B Lightning II jets operating from the flight deck of the America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during flight operations on June 11, 2026.

The jets, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron VMFA-121, are seen landing on the ship and taxiing across the flight deck as part of coordinated deck operations at sea.

Footage captures the movement of the aircraft as they recover on the ship and reposition on the deck during ongoing operational activity.

USS Tripoli is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, supporting maritime security and stability across the Middle East.

The presence of F-35B Lightning II jets highlights the ship’s forward-deployed role in regional naval operations.

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