First US Coast Guard national security cutter to moor in the Republic of Palau hosts president of Palau and US ambassador to Palau [Image 4 of 5]

MALAKAL BAY, PALAU

06.26.2025

Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir                  

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

Capt. Brian Krautler, commanding officer of the Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752), presents a gift of appreciation for the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Palau, Joel Ehrendreich, following a tour of Stratton for U.S. and Palauan officials, including the President of the Republic of Palau, 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: 9223875
• VIRIN: 250626-G-IA651-1004
• Resolution: 1200x1600
• Size: 388.06 KB
• Location: MALAKAL BAY, PW