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    Frank E. Petersen Jr. Conducts Helicopter Operations [Image 2 of 7]

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    Frank E. Petersen Jr. Conducts Helicopter Operations

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    08.16.2026

    Photo by NAVCENT Public Affairs        

    U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

    U.S. Sailors chock and chain an MH60R Sea Hawk, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121), Aug. 17, 2026. Frank E. Petersen Jr. is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)

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    Date Taken: 08.16.2026
    Date Posted: 08.27.2026 11:33
    Photo ID: 9884663
    VIRIN: 260817-N-NO146-1031
    Resolution: 2432x3648
    Size: 1.32 MB
    Location: AT SEA
    Web Views: 1
    Downloads: 0

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    Three individuals are working at desks in what appears to be a cramped administrative office aboard a U.S. Navy vessel. Two of the individuals are wearing U.S. Navy uniforms, while the person in the foreground is wearing civilian-style black clothing. They are engaged in administrative and clerical tasks using laptops, desktop computers, and paper documents.
    Frank E. Petersen Jr. Conducts Helicopter Operations
    A military helicopter with rotors spinning is on the flight deck of a U.S. Navy destroyer, hull number DDG-121, operating in rough sea conditions. Deck crew members in color-coded safety gear are conducting helicopter operations, with a yellow-shirted handler giving directional signals with both arms raised. The scene depicts an active shipboard aviation evolution in overcast, turbulent weather.
    A military or naval personnel member wearing a dark blue 'Bulwark FR' flame-resistant coverall is kneeling on a speckled blue deck, handling what appears to be a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) mask from a red equipment locker. The locker contains multiple SCBA units with harnesses, gauges, and regulators mounted on a red interior wall. The setting appears to be aboard a naval vessel, evidenced by the visible pipes, valves, and fire extinguisher in the background.
    Three naval deck crew members are standing on the flight deck of a military vessel, facing a gray military helicopter marked with the number '712'. Two crew members are wearing red safety vests and one is wearing a green vest, all holding chains and wheel chocks used for securing aircraft. The scene depicts standard flight deck operations, likely during helicopter securing or pre/post-flight procedures.
    A military helicopter, consistent with an MH-60 Seahawk variant, is parked on the flight deck of a naval vessel at sea. Three personnel wearing green safety vests are conducting what appears to be fueling or deck handling operations around the aircraft. The scene takes place under clear skies with open ocean visible in the background.
    Military personnel, likely U.S. Navy sailors, are performing electrical maintenance or troubleshooting work aboard a naval vessel. One sailor is using a multimeter with red and black test leads to diagnose or test an overhead electrical fixture or panel. The setting appears to be a below-deck compartment with visible piping, cables, and damage control markings.

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