PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 4, 2021) An aviation boatswain's mate (handling) directs an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 during flight operations from the flight deck aboard amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Aug. 4, 2021. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Maci Sternod)