US, Philippine Coast Guards visit with Kagoshima government ahead of joint exercise [Image 6 of 24]

KAGOSHIMA, JAPAN

06.17.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kate Kilroy 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Brian Krautler, left, commanding officer of the Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752), shakes hands with Takao Shimodzuru, mayor of Kagoshima, in Kagoshima, Japan, June 17, 2025. Stratton is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the U.S. Navy’s largest DESRON and the 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)

• Date Taken: 06.17.2025
• Date Posted: 07.29.2025 18:03
• Photo ID: 9222969
• VIRIN: 250617-G-NJ244-1004
• Resolution: 5699x3799
• Size: 3.01 MB
• Location: KAGOSHIMA, JP