USCG Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) conducts trilateral engagements with Japan Coast Guard and Philippine Coast Guard in Kagoshima, Japan [Image 4 of 4]

KAGOSHIMA, JAPAN

06.19.2025

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

The Japan Coast Guard Patrol Vessel Asanagi (PLH-43), a Super Puma EC-225 helicopter, and small boat crews transit during a trilateral search and rescue exercise with the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) and the Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) in Kagoshima, Japan, June 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 courtesy of Stratton)

• Date Taken: 06.19.2025
• Date Posted: 06.25.2025 16:47
• Photo ID: 9130649
• VIRIN: 250620-G-G0200-1020
• Resolution: 6000x4000
• Size: 3.32 MB
• Location: KAGOSHIMA, JP