The Legend-class USCGC Stratton hosts Korea Coast Guard and Japanese Coast Guard members aboard while moored in Busan, Republic of Korea [Image 8 of 8]

BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA

05.29.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) Commanding Officer Capt. Brian Krautler and side boys render hand salutes to departing Republic of Korea Coast Guard and Japan Coast Guard representatives following a tour of Stratton at 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)

• Date Taken: 05.29.2025
• Date Posted: 06.14.2025 14:26
• Photo ID: 9091717
• VIRIN: 250530-G-G0200-1002
• Resolution: 6016x4016
• Size: 3.87 MB
• Location: BUSAN, KR