U.S. Coast Guard members from Maritime Security Response Team West train alongside Philippine Coast Guard Special Operations Force members and members assigned to the Legend-class USCGC Stratton in Puerto Princesa, Philippines [Image 4 of 4]

PUERTO PRINCESA, PHILIPPINES

05.17.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

U.S. Coast Guard members from Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) West operate alongside Philippine Coast Guard Special Operations Force members aboard a vessel as part of a training exercise in Puerto Princesa, Philippines, May 17, 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: 05.17.2025
• Date Posted: 05.22.2025 02:29
• Photo ID: 9054078
• VIRIN: 250517-G-PV420-1133
• Resolution: 2048x1198
• Size: 1.08 MB
• Location: PUERTO PRINCESA, PH