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Frank E. Petersen Jr. Participates In Operation Epic Fury

  • U.S. Central Command Public Affairs
  • Feb. 28, 2026 | 1:00

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) fires Standard Missiles during operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 28, 2026. Frank E. Peterson Jr. is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.