U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Brian Krautler, commanding officer of Legend-class Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752), far right, meets with Vice. Adm. Odachi Hiroaki, commander, 10th Regional Headquarters Japan coast guard, middle left, and Vice Adm. Edgar Ybanez, deputy commandant for operations Philippine coast guard, middle right, in Kagoshima, Japan, June 16, 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. 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 2nd Class Kate Kilroy)
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