How 2,500+ Heavily Armed Marines on USS Tripoli (LHA-7) Completed a Long-term Mission

For the 3,000 Marines and crew of USS Tripoli, leaving their home port is the start of a rotational deployment that can last between six and nine months. During this time, Tripoli and its MEU units are used as tools for military diplomacy and deterrence in high-risk areas. #military #usnavy #marine #amphibious #operation #usstripoli