PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 17, 2022) Capt. John Kiefaber, commanding officer of amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), speaks to the crew during an all-hands call in the hangar bay Nov. 17, 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 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley)