Capt. Brian Krautler, commanding officer of the Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752), provides gifts to Indian Coast Guard members Assistant Commandant Nimisha Soparkar and Deputy Commandant Jaymin Patel in Stratton’s wardroom following a press event for the first Quad at-sea mission after Stratton arrived in Apra Harbor, Guam, July 2, 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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