The Legend-class USCGC Stratton hosts Korea Coast Guard and Japanese Coast Guard members aboard while moored in Busan, Republic of Korea [Image 7 of 8]
Lt. j.g. Sonia Sriniwass, center right, assigned to Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752), explains bridge equipment to Republic of Korea Coast Guard and Japan Coast Guard representatives during a tour of Stratton in Busan Naval Port, Republic of Korea, May 30, 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 the maritime commons. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Ensign Sarah Choe)