He also destroyed Kharg Islands Military Defenses. Meanwhile reportedly 2500 Marines aboard U.S.S Tripoli are in route to the Area of Operations.
Not enough to seriously make a contested landing on mainland Iran. But more than enough to take and fortify outlying Islands. Including Kharg.
While we don’t know the exact plans. I’d imagine that the arrival of the Marines is meant to insinuate that possibility as option. Even if that isn’t officially the reason they’re being sent there.
The Tripoli being deployed is the 2nd of the brand new America class of Amphibious Assault Ships. Fresh off the assembly line in 2018. Completed the last of her trials and formally entered service 2020.
Your Tripoli was part of the Iwo-Jima class of Amphibious Assault Ship. She was scrapped in Texas around 2018 I’m sorry to say.
The gentleman's agreement.
Has thoroughly been shredded at this point.
He also destroyed Kharg Islands Military Defenses. Meanwhile reportedly 2500 Marines aboard U.S.S Tripoli are in route to the Area of Operations.
Not enough to seriously make a contested landing on mainland Iran. But more than enough to take and fortify outlying Islands. Including Kharg.
While we don’t know the exact plans. I’d imagine that the arrival of the Marines is meant to insinuate that possibility as option. Even if that isn’t officially the reason they’re being sent there.
How appropriate that's it's the U.S.S. Tripoli joining this Operation. 🫡
https://news.usni.org/2026/03/13/uss-tripoli-31st-meu-heading-to-the-middle-east
I wonder if there are any children on that island ?
Wait a minute! Last I heard the U.S.S Tripoli was on mothballs in Hawaii.
The U.S.S. Tripoli was my home away from home for 3 years. 1983 to 1986.
Different Tripoli.
The Tripoli being deployed is the 2nd of the brand new America class of Amphibious Assault Ships. Fresh off the assembly line in 2018. Completed the last of her trials and formally entered service 2020.
Your Tripoli was part of the Iwo-Jima class of Amphibious Assault Ship. She was scrapped in Texas around 2018 I’m sorry to say.
Mine was the LPH-10. What's the new one called?