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Guided-missile destroyer docked at naval base, surrounded by cheering crowds, with harbor and ocean in background.

Navy Destroyer Petersen Jr. Confronts Iranian Threats in 40-Day Combat Stint

Meet the Navy's newest destroyer, the Petersen, which just wrapped up a 40-day combat stint against Iranian threats and kept dozens of ships safe from missile and drone attacks. The USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. returned home to a hero's welcome after a 10-month deployment that took it over 85,000 nautical miles and through 45 replenishments at sea.

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US Army air defense system in operation with radar and launcher in foreground.

US Army Neutralizes Over 1,400 Iranian Missiles, Drones

The US Army has successfully neutralized over 1,400 Iranian missiles and drones in the largest air and missile defense fight in US history, a 14-month campaign led by Lt. Gen. John Rafferty that saw unprecedented action against ballistic, cruise, and unmanned aerial threats.

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