Capt. Brian Krautler, commanding officer of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752), gives instructions to his conning officer as the ship pulls in to the Port of Manila, Philippines, June 1. Stratton deployed to the Western Pacific under U.S. Navy 7th Fleet command to serve as a non-escalatory asset for the promotion of a rules-based order in the maritime domain by engaging with partner nations and allies in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Brett Cote)