U.S., Philippine, Japan Coast Guards conduct trilateral engagements in the Philippines

During three days off the coast of Bataan, Philippines, they executed simulated search-and-rescue scenarios, maritime law enforcement boardings, passing exercises, and formation maneuvering drills.

MANILA, Philippines — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) and crew departed the Philippines Thursday following the first trilateral engagements between the U.S., Philippine, and Japan Coast Guards.

Stratton’s crew conducted professional exchanges and joint operations in port and at sea with the Japan Coast Guard Vessel Akitsushima (PLH 32) an…