SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 7, 2022) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Nevyn Harris, from Great Mills, Md., acts as the bow safety as an F-35B Lighting II aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) launches from the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), Sept. 7, 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 3rd Class Maci Sternod)