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Second America-Class Amphib USS Tripoli Commissions
By: Sam LaGrone
July 15, 2020 3:37 PM � Updated: July 15, 2020 4:37 PM
The second America-class amphibious warship entered the U.S. Navy fleet in an administrative action on Wednesday, without the pomp and circumstance of a commissioning ceremony.
USS Tripoli (LHA-7), which delivered to the Navy in February, will continue to prepare to transit to its new homeport at Naval Base San Diego, Calif., later this year.
�Due to public health and safety restrictions on large public gatherings, the Navy commissioned the USS Tripoli administratively and the ship transitioned to normal operations,� the Office of the Secretary of Defense said in a statement.
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March 3, 2020
Shipbuilder delivers US Navy�s amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA 7)
Huntington Ingalls Industries� Ingalls Shipbuilding division delivered amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA 7) to the U.S. Navy today. Tripoli will be commissioned later this year before sailing to its homeport of San Diego, California.
�Thousands of shipbuilders worked tirelessly to ensure the successful delivery of this highly-capable warship,� Ingalls Shipbuilding President Brian Cuccias said. �We are pleased to continue working closely with the Navy to deliver exceptional ships using the highest safety and quality standards.�
Ingalls is currently the sole builder of large-deck amphibious ships for the Navy. America-class ships are designed to enhance Marine Corps aviation, capable of supporting the tilt-rotor MV-22 and F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. When Tripoli enters the fleet, it will be the flagship of an Amphibious Ready Group, strategically positioning Marine Expeditionary Units ashore across a full spectrum of missions, including humanitarian, disaster relief, maritime security, antipiracy and other operations while providing air support for ground forces.
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