U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Kirie Nesbitt, right, and U.S. Navy Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Abimael Medinamunoz load cargo onto an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Attack Squadron (HSM) 71, during a vertical replenishment-at-sea on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) on Dec. 30, 2025. 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: | 12.30.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 01.25.2026 05:01 |
| Photo ID: | 9485961 |
| VIRIN: | 251230-N-CK999-1271 |
| Resolution: | 3237x2158 |
| Size: | 1.41 MB |
| Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
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