U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton crewmembers conduct engineering work in machinery spaces during Indo-Pacific patrol [Image 2 of 7]

PACIFIC OCEAN

05.12.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Johnson, assigned to Legend-class USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752), monitors inside Stratton’s engine spaces from the Engineering Control Room (ECR) while patrolling the Pacific Ocean, May 12, 2025. The cutter’s ECR is used to control and monitor Stratton’s machinery. 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 patrols with our national security cutters, fast response cutters, and other activities conducted in support of Coast Guard missions to enhance our partnerships. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk)

• Date Taken: 05.12.2025
• Date Posted: 05.24.2025 10:24
• Photo ID: 9060093
• VIRIN: 250512-G-PV420-1111
• Resolution: 2048x1150
• Size: 565.04 KB
• Location: PACIFIC OCEAN