PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2022) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Paul Hlavac, from San Diego, carries the jack across the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), July 13, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter Burghart)