Members from the Legend-class USCGC Stratton compete in a game of basketball with Philippines Coast Guard in Puerto Princesa, Philippines [Image 3 of 11]

PUERTO PRINCESA, PHILIPPINES

05.17.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

Ensign Benjamin Carney and Petty Officer 1st Class Josiah Horner of the Legend-class USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) attempt to block a member of the Philippines Coast Guard during a game of basketball 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. 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: 05.17.2025
• Date Posted: 05.26.2025 04:30
• Photo ID: 9060972
• VIRIN: 250517-G-PV420-1477
• Resolution: 5234x2773
• Size: 11.89 MB
• Location: PUERTO PRINCESA, PH