Philippine, Japan and U.S. Coast Guards render honors following trilateral exercise in South China Sea [Image 1 of 6]

SOUTH CHINA SEA

06.07.2023

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Matthew Masaschi      

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

A crewmember aboard the Philippine Coast Guard Vessel Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) renders a hand salute as Japan Coast Guard Vessel Akitsushima (PLH 32) approaches in the South China Sea, June 7, 2023. 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. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Matt Masaschi)

• Date Taken: 06.07.2023
• Date Posted: 06.09.2023 05:07
• Photo ID: 7848474
• VIRIN: 230607-G-DX668-2148
• Resolution: 6048x4024
• Size: 1.92 MB
• Location: SOUTH CHINA SEA