PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 1, 2022) Capt. John C. Kiefaber, left, relieves Capt. Joel B Lang as commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) during a change of command ceremony, August 1, 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 Michael H. Lee)