U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton conducts at-sea engagements with the Philippines Coast Guard and Philippines Navy during Indo-Pacific patrol [Image 2 of 4]

SULU SEA

05.20.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

The Legend-class USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) sails with Philippine Navy’s Gregorio del Pilar-class patrol ship BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16) and Philippine Coast Guard Vessel BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) as part of a division tactics exercise in the Sulu Sea, May 20, 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. The U.S. Coast Guard has operated in the Indo-Pacific for more than 150 years, and the service is increasing efforts through targeted bilateral patrols with our national security cutters, fast response cutters, and other activities conducted in support of maritime missions to enhance our regional partnerships . (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd class William Kirk)

• Date Taken: 05.20.2025
• Date Posted: 05.22.2025 02:29
• Photo ID: 9054024
• VIRIN: 250520-G-PV420-1193
• Resolution: 2048x1118
• Size: 563.82 KB
• Location: SULU SEA