U.S. Coast Guard and Australia strengthen maritime partnership
Coast Guard Capt. Matthew Rooney, the commanding officer of the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) and Royal Australian Navy Capt. Rebecca Levitt, the commanding officer of His Majesty’s Australian Ship Kuttabul, speak to the media in front of the Midgett in Sydney, Feb. 25, 2025. The United States’ alliance with Australia is strong and important; we have shared the same core values, beliefs, and goals through an alliance of more than 100 years. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Nilson)