CENTCOM Commander visits USS Tripoli
U.S. Navy Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, speaks with the America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) crew in the hangar bay during an awards quarters. Cooper interacted with Sailors and Marines and toured various spaces aboard the amphibious assault ship. Tripoli is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Amanda Dunford)