PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 11, 2022) Capt. John Kiefaber, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), observes a replenishment-at-sea from the starboard bridge wing, Aug. 11, 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)