Philippine, Japan and U.S. Coast Guards participate in simulated law enforcement scenario during trilateral engagements in South China Sea [Image 3 of 5]

SOUTH CHINA SEA

06.06.2023

Photo by Chief Petty Officer Matthew Masaschi      

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

Petty Officer 1st Class Taylor Gray, a maritime law enforcement specialist aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752), observes Philippine Coast Guard Special Operations Force team members lead a detained terrorist during a simulated law enforcement exercise aboard the Philippine Coast Guard Vessel BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702) in the South China Sea, June 6, 2023. Stratton’s crew are participating in the first trilateral engagements between the sea services while deployed to the Western Pacific to operate 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)

• Date Taken: 06.06.2023
• Date Posted: 06.09.2023 14:19
• Photo ID: 7850038
• VIRIN: 230606-G-DX668-1273
• Resolution: 6048x4024
• Size: 2.13 MB
• Location: SOUTH CHINA SEA