A Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) crewmember holds balut during a fellowship dinner for members of the Philippine, Japan and U.S. Coast Guards in Manila, Philippines, June 1, 2023. Stratton deployed to the Western Pacific to engage with regional allies and partner nations, reinforcing a rules-based order and maritime governance to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Matt Masaschi)