U.S. Navy Sailors transport cargo on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) as an MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Attack Squadron (HSM) 71, flies above during a vertical replenishment-at-sea on Jan. 7, 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: | 01.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.25.2026 04:27 |
| Photo ID: | 9486078 |
| VIRIN: | 260107-N-CK999-2150 |
| Resolution: | 3420x2280 |
| Size: | 1.57 MB |
| Location: | SOUTH CHINA SEA |
| Web Views: | 1 |
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