U.S. Coast Guard conducts bilateral maritime law enforcement operations with Republic of Marshall Islands
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Yiyang Liu, a crew member temporarily assigned to the Legend-class U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752), queries a fishing vessel crew within the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) exclusive economic zone, July 10, 2025. The U.S. Coast Guard and the RMI have long cooperated to enhance maritime security and sovereignty in the Pacific with a focus on bilateral maritime law enforcement operations that help combat maritime trafficking and safeguard fisheries for both countries. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kate Kilroy)