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, 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)