The Legend-class USCGC Stratton operates alongside the Royal Navy in the East China Sea [Image 1 of 4]

EAST CHINA SEA

05.31.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752), left, conducts a visual communications exercise with the Royal Navy vessel HMS Spey (P234), right, in the East China Sea, June 1, 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 Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk)

• Date Taken: 05.31.2025
• Date Posted: 06.14.2025 14:26
• Photo ID: 9091930
• VIRIN: 250601-G-PV420-1142
• Resolution: 6048x3400
• Size: 4.47 MB
• Location: EAST CHINA SEA