A crewmember assigned to the Legend-class USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) stands by for evening colors while moored in Guam, on May 9, 2025. Stratton is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. Coast Guard national security cutters like Stratton routinely deploy to the region to engage with partner nations to ensure a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk)