As Americans celebrate Independence Day, we remember those in service to our country around the world, including Retail Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jquel Govia of St. Thomas, who is serving aboard the amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7). According to the Navy, Tripoli is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean forward deploying to Sasebo, Japan as part of a scheduled rotation of force in that region.
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