USCGC Stratton (WMSL-752) Visits Singapore May 2023
On May 19th, 2023, the Navy League got a tour of USCGC Stratton (WMSL-752), the third Legend-class cutter of the United States Coast Guard. It is the first “white hull” cutter named after a woman since the 1980s (USCGC Harriet Lane was launched in 1984). Stratton is named for Coast Guard Captain Dorothy C. Stratton (1899–2006) who served as director of the SPARS, the Coast Guard Women’s Reserve during World War […]
Easter 2023 US Navy Care Packages
The Singapore Council of the Navy League of the United States created Easter care packages for US Navy sailors traveling through Singapore. Events Director Melanie Rockstad (right) presents board games, chocolates and bags of Easter surprises to US Navy personnel who find themselves half a world away from family and friends during the holiday. Extended operations away […]
USCG Stratton Around Town in Singapore 2023
The crew and captain of the USCG Stratton got to enjoy some time off the ship, seeing Singapore and enjoying local hospitality and the island’s unique and renown hawker cuisine. (Left to Right) Captain Brian Krautler, Commander of the Stratton, presents an official plaque to NLUS President Charlie Brown and Events Director Melanie Rockstad. The plaque will […]