U.S. Coast Guard cutter visits Australia, furthers collaboration and maritime security

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U.S. Coast Guard cutter visits Australia, furthers collaboration and maritime security
03/04/2025 01:55 PM EST

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) recently completed a port call in Sydney, Feb. 25, 2025, conducting several engagements with Australian partners that strengthened ties and furthered collaborative maritime security throughout Oceania. Reflecting the spirit of the Pacific Quadrilateral Defense Coordinating Group, the U.S. Coast Guard continues its vital collaboration with Australian law enforcement to identify maritime vulnerabilities and cooperate on solutions that reduce risks to safety, health, and security throughout the region.
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, exchange patches during a media engagement in Sydney, Feb. 25, 2025. In the spirit of Pacific Quadrilateral Defense Coordinating Group, the Coast Guard continues its vital collaboration with Australian law enforcement to identify maritime vulnerabilities and cooperate on solutions to reduce risk to safety, health, and security throughout Oceania. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jennifer Nilson)