PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2022) Sailors assigned to the Metrological and Oceanographic division prepare to deploy a buoy from amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 15, 2022. Tripoli is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 7th Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maci Sternod)