Philippine, Japan and U.S. Coast Guards render honors following trilateral exercise in South China Sea [Image 2 of 6]

SOUTH CHINA SEA

06.07.2023

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Matthew Masaschi      

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

Crewmembers aboard the Philippine Coast Guard Vessel Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) render hand salutes as the Philippine Coast Guard Vessel Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) conducts a passing exercise 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: 7848475
• VIRIN: 230607-G-DX668-2159
• Resolution: 6048x4024
• Size: 1.86 MB
• Location: SOUTH CHINA SEA