Philippine, Japan and U.S. Coast Guards render honors following trilateral exercise in South China Sea [Image 1 of 2]

SOUTH CHINA SEA

06.07.2023

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Brett Cote 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

Sailors aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) render passing honors to Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) after completing a trilateral exercise with the Japan Coast Guard June 7, 2023, in the South China Sea. Stratton deployed to the Western Pacific to conduct engagements with regional allies and partner nations, reinforcing a rules-based order in the maritime domain. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Brett Cote)

• Date Taken: 06.07.2023
• Date Posted: 06.09.2023 02:16
• Photo ID: 7842659
• VIRIN: 230607-N-IP743-0019
• Resolution: 6720x4480
• Size: 2.4 MB
• Location: SOUTH CHINA SEA