U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian Kibler, right, is frocked to the rank of 2nd Class Petty Officer by U.S. Navy Chief Intelligence Specialist Alan Doerter, center, as U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Justin Bowen, senior enlisted leader of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121), delivers remarks during Kibler’s promotion ceremony on the foc’sle on Jan. 1, 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 Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 2nd Class Nicholas Trautvetter)
| Date Taken: | 01.01.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.08.2026 07:15 |
| Photo ID: | 9469712 |
| VIRIN: | 260101-N-CK999-3187 |
| Resolution: | 2704x1803 |
| Size: | 1.42 MB |
| Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
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