U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton arrives in Puerto Princesa, Philippines for their Indo-Pacific patrol [Image 7 of 10]

PACIFIC OCEAN

05.16.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

Command members of the Legend-class USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752), Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, Philippine Coast Guard Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan, and members of the Philippines Coast Guard pose outside the Stratton in Puerto Princesa, Philippines, May 16, 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. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton is deployed to the Indo-Pacific to advance relationships with ally and partner nations to build a more secure and prosperous region with unrestricted, lawful access to maritime commons. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk)

• Date Taken: 05.16.2025
• Date Posted: 05.24.2025 10:24
• Photo ID: 9060088
• VIRIN: 250516-G-PV420-1557
• Resolution: 5261x2827
• Size: 8.04 MB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN