First US Coast Guard national security cutter to moor in the Republic of Palau hosts president of Palau and US ambassador to Palau [Image 1 of 5]

MALAKAL BAY, PALAU

06.26.2025

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Austin Wiley 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

The President of the Republic of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr. speaks with the crew of the Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) before embarking a 35-foot Long Range Interceptor II small boat, in Malakal Bay, Palau, June 26, 2025. Stratton is deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force and the U.S. Navy’s largest DESRON. 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 Chief Warrant Officer 2 Sara Muir)

• Date Taken: 06.26.2025
• Date Posted: 07.29.2025 18:03
• Photo ID: 9223872
• VIRIN: 250626-G-IA651-1000
• Resolution: 1600x1200
• Size: 284.27 KB
• Location: MALAKAL BAY, PW