USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. transits San Bernardino Strait

U.S. Navy Cryptologic Technician Maintenance 2nd Class Nicholas Trautvetter, left, and U.S. Navy Ens. Jewel Maigue view the Mother of All Asia – Tower of Peace statue while standing watch on the bridge wing of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) watch as the ship transits the San Bernardino Strait, Dec. 25, 2025. Frank E. Petersen Jr., assigned to the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, demonstrating the U.S. Navy’s long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian Kibler)