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USS Dewey Fires SM-2 In Pacific Ocean April 28, 2025
April 24, 2025 - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) fires a SM-2 (Standard Missile-2) during a tactical training exercise conducted in the Pacific Ocean. The SM-2 is a surface-to-air defense missile used by the U.S. Navy and its allies. It's a primary weapon for Aegis cruisers and destroyers, defending against anti-ship missiles, aircraft, and high-speed, maneuvering threats. The SM-2 is launched from the MK-41 Vertical Launcher System and MK-57 Advanced VLS. USS Dewey, assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15 (DESRON 15), is underway in the 7th Fleet area of operations conducting advanced tactical training that enhances warfighting capability and tactical proficiency. DESRON 15 is the Navy's Largest DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Navy photos by MC1 Devin Monroe and MC2 Devin M. Langer. U.S. Navy Gifts | U.S. Navy | U.S. Department of Defense Americans | I Am An American! | We The People | America's Destiny | Give Thanks | Love and Pride of USA | National Will God and Country | One Nation Under God | America's Symbol | Old Glory | Hooray USA! | America, My Home! Our Valiant Troops | I Am The One | Answering The Call | Brave Young | Brave Blue | Our Heroes, America's Best Veterans | Citizens Like Us | Vietnam War Veterans | Spouses Serve Too Honoring The Fallen | Don't Weep For Me | Remember The Fallen | Tears For Your Fallen | Our Wounded |
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