Bertholf sails under a night sky in the South China Sea [Image 4 of 6]

SOUTH CHINA SEA

04.21.2019

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew Masaschi      

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) sails under a blanket of the stars as the cutter and crew patrol the South China Sea, April 21, 2019. Under the tactical control of Commander, 7th Fleet, Bertholf will patrol and operate as directed, while striving to improve regional maritime governance and security, through capacity building exercises and professional exchanges with numerous partner nations and their respective coast guards and navies. U.S Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew S. Masaschi.

• Date Taken: 04.21.2019
• Date Posted: 06.13.2019 13:09
• Photo ID: 5301338
• VIRIN: 190421-G-DX668-1108
• Resolution: 7360x4912
• Size: 3.63 MB
• Location: SOUTH CHINA SEA