The crews of the USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) and the RKS Teanoai (301) conduct a training exchange in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 7, 2019. Through relationships and patrols, the U.S. Coast Guard combats illegal fishing and other maritime threats across the Pacific. By providing this support to Pacific Island Forum nations, such as Kiribati, resource security, and maritime sovereignty, are protected. Combating illegal activity is part of promoting maritime governance and a rules-based international order essential to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Sara Muir/Released)