Lt. j.g. Ian Herring, a U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) crew member, reunites with his wife after Stratton returned to its Base Alameda, California, home port, July 30, 2025, following a 134-day Western Pacific patrol. Stratton’s crew engaged in professional exchanges, cultural events, and joint exercises with Japan, Republic of Korea, and the Philippines, including at-sea search-and-rescue and interdiction exercises. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Danish Khan.