On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Navy announced that the America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) has officially departed Naval Base San Diego for its forward deployment to Sasebo, Japan. This strategic redeployment marks a significant milestone in the rotation of U.S. Navy forces in the Indo-Pacific theater, as the USS Tripoli will relieve USS America (LHA 6), which will return to its new homeport in San Diego. The deployment reinforces America’s commitment to its regional allies and strengthens its ability to respond to evolving security challenges across the Pacific. Read full Naval News at this link ...
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| The U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli LHA-7 departs San Diego for a forward deployment to Japan, replacing USS America in the Indo-Pacific region. (Picture source: U.S. Navy) |
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