U.S. Navy Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Travis Smith and U.S. Navy Machinist’s Mate Fireman Levi Carter conduct Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) training aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) on Jan. 5, 2026. Frank E. Petersen Jr. is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christian Kibler)
| Date Taken: | 01.05.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.08.2026 07:17 |
| Photo ID: | 9469704 |
| VIRIN: | 260105-N-CK999-1059 |
| Resolution: | 3608x2405 |
| Size: | 1.38 MB |
| Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
| Web Views: | 8 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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