180718-N-KG618-1006 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180718-N-KG618-1006 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 18, 2018) — Airman Jujuan Milan, attached to Patrol Squadron 47 and standing plane captain, launches a P-8A Poseidon on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-H... More
180712-N-KG618-1012 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July
180712-N-KG618-1012 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 12, 2018) — Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jason Rosemond, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, secures an AGM-84D Harpoon missile on an MHU-83 Munitions Handl... More
180625-N-KG618-0036 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (June 25, 2018)
180625-N-KG618-0036 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (June 25, 2018) — A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3C Orion arrives on Marine Corps Base Hawaii for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise. Twenty-six nations, more th... More
180710-N-KG618-1011 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July
180710-N-KG618-1011 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 10, 2018) — Capt. Kevin Long, Commander, Task Force 172, shakes hands with Chilean Navy Rear Admiral Pablo Niemann Figari, Combined Forces Maritime Component C... More
House Committee on Armed Services Staff Tours P-8A Poseidon
180715-N-KG618-1010 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 15, 2018) — Lt. Cmdr. Brian Morgan, CTF-172 Public Affairs Officer, speaks to Nick Mikula, Deputy Communications Director of the House Committee ... More
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii - CTF-176 Tours CTG 172.2 MTOC
180716-N-KG618-1129 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 16, 2018) — Wing Cmdr. Shane Hawkes, deputy commander, Task Group (CTG) 172.2, speaks with Ivan Ingham, commander, Task Force 176, during a tour... More
180626-N-KG618-1027 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE
180626-N-KG618-1027 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (June 26, 2018) — A Republic of Korea Navy P-3C Orion arrives at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) ex... More
180711-N-KG618-1012 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 11, 2018)
180711-N-KG618-1012 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 11, 2018) — Rear Adm. John Okon, Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, right, speaks with Capt. Kevin Long, Commander, Task Force 172, left, during... More
180723-N-KG618-1026 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July
180723-N-KG618-1026 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 23, 2018) — Group Capt. Darren Goldie speaks with Brigadier General Sean Boyle, Deputy Commander 1st Canadian Air Division, before a tour of Tactical Operation... More
180724-N-KG618-1054 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180724-N-KG618-1054 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 24, 2018) —A Patrol Squadron 47 P-8A Poseidon returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 24. Twe... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2018) — Cmdr. Nathan Gammache,
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2018) — Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Executive Officer, waits to be bonged on during the VP-47 change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI... More
180703-N-KG618-1031 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180703-N-KG618-1031 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 3, 2018) Jane Hardy, Australia Consul-General in Honolulu listens to Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class David Grissom, attached to Patrol Squa... More
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 5, 2018) — Aviation
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 5, 2018) — Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class William White, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, and Aviation Ordnanceman Giuseppe Sallese, attached to VP-62, unload equipment shortl... More
180706-N-KG618-1036 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180706-N-KG618-1036 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 6, 2018) — U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidons taxi at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise 2018. Twenty-five nations, 46... More
180708-N-KG618-1024 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180708-N-KG618-1024 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 8, 2018) — Cmdr. Ryan Davis, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Executive Officer, shakes hands with servicemembers from the Indian Navy on Hickam Air Force... More
180717-N-KG618-1029 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July
180717-N-KG618-1029 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 17, 2018) - U.S. Navy Capt. Kevin Long, Commander, Task Force 172, speaks to Royal Canadian Navy Rear Adm. Bob Auchterlonie, Deputy Commander, Combined Task Fo... More
180719-N-KG618-1004 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July
180719-N-KG618-1004 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 19, 2018) — Sailors assigned to the "Grey Knights" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, the "Broad Arrows" of VP-62, and the "Totems" of VP-69 load an AGM-65 Maverick m... More
180727-N-KG618-1017 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM
180727-N-KG618-1017 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 27, 2018) — Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, Commander, Task Unit 172.1.1, speaks with Republic of Korea Navy Rear Adm. Sungmok Choi, Commander, Maritime Task Flot... More
180914-N-KG618-1041 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2018)
180914-N-KG618-1041 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2018) — Senior Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate Luis Ruiz, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, congratulates Chief Aircrewman (Operator) Douglas Blynn, attached ... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct 23, 2018) — Aircrewman (Operator)
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct 23, 2018) — Aircrewman (Operator) 3rd Class Izak Ramirez, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, conducts flight operations in support of tactical Aircrew anti-submarine warfare proficiency. T... More
SAIPAN (Oct 27, 2018) — Combat Aircrew Two of Patrol
SAIPAN (Oct 27, 2018) — Combat Aircrew Two of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 patrols the Northern Mariana Islands conducting Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief in response to the aftermath of Typhoon Yutu. Th... More
TINIAN (Oct. 28, 2018) — Combat Aircrew Two of Patrol
TINIAN (Oct. 28, 2018) — Combat Aircrew Two of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 patrols the Northern Mariana Islands conducting Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief in response to the aftermath of Typhoon Yutu. T... More
U.S. Navy Chief Aircrewman (Operator) Robert Hall,
U.S. Navy Chief Aircrewman (Operator) Robert Hall, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, conducts flight operations aboard a P-8 Poseidon aircraft over the Philippine Sea while VP-47's Combat Aircrew Two patrols... More
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 6, 2018) — Adm. Phil Davidson,
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 6, 2018) — Adm. Phil Davidson, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, shakes hands with Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Craig Norsworthy, attached to Patrol Squadron 47, during ... More
181113-N-KG618-1053 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 13,
181113-N-KG618-1053 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 13, 2018) — Rear Adm. Ki Jae Kim, commander of Republic of Korea Navy, Air Wing Six, speaks with Capt. Brian Erickson, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72, during a v... More
181114-N-KG618-1006 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 14,
181114-N-KG618-1006 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 14, 2018) — Rear Adm. Ki Jae Kim, commander of Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), Air Wing Six, exchanges gifts with Capt. Brian Erickson, Commander, Task Force 72, ... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 20, 2018) — Aviation Structural
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 20, 2018) — Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 1st Class Cary Beyer, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, plays Santa Claus at a Family Fun Night in Tengan Castle on Camp Courtney. Th... More
KADENA, Japan (Dec. 21, 2018) — Yeoman 3rd Class Racine
KADENA, Japan (Dec. 21, 2018) — Yeoman 3rd Class Racine Nimmo, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, talks to students during a community relations event at Kadena Language Institute. The "Golden Swordsmen" are ... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 29, 2018) — Personnel Specialist
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 29, 2018) — Personnel Specialist 1st Class Joanna Banda, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, picks up trash during a VP-47 First Class Petty Officer Association community relations event i... More
180105-N-KG618-1013 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) —
180105-N-KG618-1013 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) — Capt. Ann McCann, Commander, Destroyer Squadron 7, left, tours a Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 P-8A Poseidon with Lt. Bryan Marden, attached to VP-47, right, during... More
180105-N-KG618-3019 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) —
180105-N-KG618-3019 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) — Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Kyle Olson, attached to Patrol Squadron 47, stands in front on the enlisted formation during an all-hands call. The "Golden Sw... More
180107-N-KG618-1032 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 7, 2019) —
180107-N-KG618-1032 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 7, 2019) — Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Mike Burnett, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, conducts flight operations while VP-47's Combat Aircrew 6 patrols the East ... More
180114-N-KG618-1014 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180114-N-KG618-1014 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 14, 2019) — Cmdr. Troy Tartaglia, Commanding Officer, Patrol Squadron 16, right, and Lt. Cmdr. Aaron Roberts, Commander, Task Force 72 Exercise Sea Dragon... More
180115-N-KG618-1017 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180115-N-KG618-1017 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 15, 2019) — A P-8A Poseidon assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47 exits the flightline following flight operations. Exercise Sea Dragon... More
180116-N-KG618-1002 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180116-N-KG618-1002 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 16, 2019) — Aircrewman (Operator) 3rd Class Eric Vice, assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, inspects a sonobuoy prior to flight durin... More
180117-N-KG618-1063 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180117-N-KG618-1063 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 17, 2019) — Airman Justin Gortzig, assigned to the "War Eagles" of Patrol Squadron 16, directs aircrew with hand signals while standing plane captain pri... More
180118-N-KG618-1098 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180118-N-KG618-1098 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 18, 2019) — Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Christopher Sellers, assigned to the "War Eagles" of Patrol Squadron 16, inspects equipment prior to flight du... More
180119-N-KG618-1030 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180119-N-KG618-1030 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 19, 2019) — Lt. j.g. Hollis Kenney, assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, conducts a preflight check prior to a flight during Exercise... More
180120-N-KG618-1095 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180120-N-KG618-1095 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 20, 2019) — Airman Justin Gortzig, assigned to the "War Eagles" of Patrol Squadron 16, stands plane captain prior to launching a P-8A Poseidon during Exer... More
Exercise Sea Dragon Wrap-Up Celebration
180121-N-KG618-1132 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 21, 2019) — Servicemembers from Patrol Squadron (VP) 16 and VP-47 as well as Squadron 11 of the Royal Australian Air Force pose for a picture at the celeb... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 29, 2019) — Lt. j.g. Matt Johnston,
OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 29, 2019) — Lt. j.g. Matt Johnston, attached to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, speaks with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force servicemembers attached to Fleet Air Wing 5 ... More
190130-N-KG618-1021 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 30, 2019)
190130-N-KG618-1021 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 30, 2019) — Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Kristen Robinson, attached to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, speaks with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ser... More
190208-N-KG618-1123 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 8, 2019) —
190208-N-KG618-1123 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 8, 2019) — Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Joseph Moreland, attached to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, directs the uploading of an Air-to-Ground 84D Harpoo... More
190312-N-KG618-2025 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 12, 2019)
190312-N-KG618-2025 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 12, 2019) — Col. Thomas Dobbs, Director, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Air Force Pacific, tours a P-8A Poseidon aircraft assigned to the "Golden Swordsm... More
190314-N-KG618-1011 IWO TO, Japan (Mar. 14, 2019) —
190314-N-KG618-1011 IWO TO, Japan (Mar. 14, 2019) — Sailors assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 hike to Mount Suribachi. VP-47 is currently deployed to Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa... More
190321-N-KG618-1117 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 21, 2019)
190321-N-KG618-1117 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 21, 2019) — Capt. Brian Erickson, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72, speaks to Sailors assigned to the "Grey Knights" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, the "Golden Swordsmen" of ... More
190329-N-KG618-1192 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 29, 2019)
190329-N-KG618-1192 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 29, 2019) — French Republic Ambassador to Japan Laurent Pic, left, speaks with Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Commanding Officer, right, during a static ... More
190405-N-KG618-2069 OKINAWA, Japan (Apr. 5, 2019) —
190405-N-KG618-2069 OKINAWA, Japan (Apr. 5, 2019) — Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, Commander, U.S. Forces Japan, and Commander, 5th Air Force, right, speaks with Lt. Bryan Marden, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Combat Airc... More
190410-N-KG618-1098 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 10, 2019)
190410-N-KG618-1098 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 10, 2019) — Lt. Cmdr. Seth Harbin, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Maintenance Officer, is accompanied by his children after departing from a P-8A Poseidon into hangar six at... More
190622-N-KG618-1013 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2019)
190622-N-KG618-1013 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2019) — Sailors attached to Navy Band Northwest play during Patrol Squadron (VP) 47's change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI). VP-4... More
191015-N-KG618-1065 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Oct. 15, 2019)
191015-N-KG618-1065 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Oct. 15, 2019) — Capt. Kevin Long, Commodore, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10 (CPRW-10), speaks with Sailors from Patrol Squadron 47 during his last flight as CPRW-10. C... More
191018-N-KG618-1004 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Oct. 18, 2019)
191018-N-KG618-1004 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Oct. 18, 2019) — Capt. Erin Osborne, Deputy Commodore, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10 (CPRW-10), is bonged on during CPRW-10 change of command ceremony on Naval Air Sta... More
KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (June 26, 2018) — Capt. Kevin Long,
KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (June 26, 2018) — Capt. Kevin Long, Commander, Task Force 172, welcomes Cmdr. Young Sang Cho, Deputy Commander, Task Group 172.1, from the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) shortly after the arr... More
KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (June 25, 2018) — Servicemembers
KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (June 25, 2018) — Servicemembers from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force fasten down a propellor on a P-3C Orion shortly after arriving on Marine Corps Base Hawaii for Rim of the Pacific ... More
180710-N-KG618-1020 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July
180710-N-KG618-1020 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 10, 2018) — Capt. Kevin Long, Commander, Task Force 172, speaks with Chilean Navy Rear Admiral Pablo Niemann Figari, Combined Forces Maritime Component Command... More
180706-N-KG618-1070 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180706-N-KG618-1070 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 6, 2018) — U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidons are parked in formation for a photo exercise on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC... More
180723-N-KG618-1028 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July
180723-N-KG618-1028 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 23, 2018) — Lt. Col. Ray Townsend, Commander, Task Group 172.1, speaks with Brigadier General Sean Boyle, Deputy Commander 1st Canadian Air Division, during a ... More
180727-N-KG618-1035 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM
180727-N-KG618-1035 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 27, 2018) — Republic of Korea Navy Rear Adm. Sungmok Choi, Commander, Maritime Task Flotilla 7, middle, speaks with Capt. Kevin Long, Commander, Task For... More
180703-N-KG618-1055 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180703-N-KG618-1055 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 3, 2018) Jane Hardy, Australia Ambassador to the U.S., listens to Capt. Kevin Long, Commander Task Force 172, during a tour of a P-8A Poseidon, t... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2018) — Cmdr. James Imlah,
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2018) — Cmdr. James Imlah, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Commanding Officer, gives remarks during the VP-47 change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI). VP-47 is... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2018) — Capt. Kevin Long,
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2018) — Capt. Kevin Long, Commodore, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10, is bonged on during the Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island... More
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 5, 2018) — Aviation
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 5, 2018) — Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class William White, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, unloads equipment shortly after the arrival of a VP-46 P-3C Orion on Marine Corps Bas... More
180708-N-KG618-1040 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180708-N-KG618-1040 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 8, 2018) — Cmdr. Ryan Davis, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Executive Officer, and Lt. Cmdr. Justin Jennings, attached to VP-47, pose for a picture with... More
180711-N-KG618-1034 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July
180711-N-KG618-1034 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 11, 2018) — Rear Adm. John Okon, Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) Command, speaks with Lt. Christopher Wilson, Commander, Task Force 172 S... More
180712-N-KG618-1017 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, Hawaii
180712-N-KG618-1017 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, Hawaii (July 12, 2018) — Sailors assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 use a MHU-83 Munitions Handling Unit to load a AGM-84D Harpoon missil... More
180717-N-KG618-1035 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July
180717-N-KG618-1035 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 17, 2018) U.S. Navy Capt. Kevin Long, commander, Task Force 172, speaks to Royal Canadian Navy Rear Adm. Bob Auchterlonie, deputy commander, Combined Task Forc... More
180718-N-KG618-1014 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180718-N-KG618-1014 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 18, 2018) — Airman Jujuan Milan, attached to Patrol Squadron 47 and standing plane captain, launches a P-8A Poseidon on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-H... More
180719-N-KG618-1007 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July
180719-N-KG618-1007 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 19, 2018) — Sailors assigned to the "Grey Knights" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, the "Broad Arrows" of VP-62, and the "Totems" of VP-69 load an AGM-65 Maverick m... More
180724-N-KG618-1071 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180724-N-KG618-1071 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 24, 2018) —Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron 47 place chocks under a P-8A Poseidon on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific ... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2018) — Chief Aviation
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2018) — Chief Aviation Electrician Daniel Jackson, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, has his cover donned by Chief Aircrewman (Operator) Christopher Aiu during the Naval Air Stat... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct 23, 2018) — Aircrewman (Operator)
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct 23, 2018) — Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Mike Burnett, above, instructs Aircrewman (Operator) 3rd Class Izak Ramirez, below, both attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, while conducting fli... More
SAIPAN (Oct 27, 2018) — Combat Aircrew Two of Patrol
SAIPAN (Oct 27, 2018) — Combat Aircrew Two of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 patrols the Northern Mariana Islands conducting Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief in response to the aftermath of Typhoon Yutu. Th... More
TINIAN (Oct. 28, 2018) — Combat Aircrew Two of Patrol
TINIAN (Oct. 28, 2018) — Combat Aircrew Two of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 patrols the Northern Mariana Islands conducting Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief in response to the aftermath of Typhoon Yutu. T... More
181029-N-KG618-1020 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct 29, 2018) —
181029-N-KG618-1020 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct 29, 2018) — Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class David Grissom, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, takes photographic documentation of the Northern Mariana Islands' aftermat... More
181106-N-KG618-1048 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 6,
181106-N-KG618-1048 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 6, 2018) — Adm. Phil Davidson, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, shakes hands with Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Shelby Corbin, attached to Patrol Squadro... More
181113-N-KG618-1072 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 13,
181113-N-KG618-1072 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 13, 2018) — Lt. j.g. Gabriela Baez, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, left, speaks with Rear Adm. Ki Jae Kim, commander of Republic of Korea Navy, Air Wing Si... More
181114-N-KG618-1008 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 14,
181114-N-KG618-1008 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 14, 2018) — Rear Adm. Ki Jae Kim, commander of Republic of Korea Navy, Air Wing Six, exchanges gifts with Capt. Brian Erickson, Commander, Task Force 72, during ... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 20, 2018) — Hospitalman Sidney
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 20, 2018) — Hospitalman Sidney Suit, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, helps children make paper snowflakes at a Family Fun Night in Tengan Castle on Camp Courtney. The "Golden Swordsmen... More
KADENA, Japan (Dec. 21, 2018) — Yeoman 2nd Class Carisma
KADENA, Japan (Dec. 21, 2018) — Yeoman 2nd Class Carisma Carter, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, plays fukuwarai during a community relations event at Kadena Language Institute. The "Golden Swordsmen" are ... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 29, 2018) — Personnel Specialist
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 29, 2018) — Personnel Specialist 1st Class Joanna Banda, left, Information Systems Technician 1st David Howze, middle, and Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 1st Class Cary Beyer, rig... More
180105-N-KG618-3024 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) —
180105-N-KG618-3024 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) — Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, commanding officer of Patrol Squadron 47, speaks to the command during an all-hands call on Kadena Air Force Base. The "Golden Swordsme... More
180105-N-KG618-1044 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) —
180105-N-KG618-1044 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) — Lt. Bryan Marden, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, left, speaks to Capt. Ann McCann, Commander, Destroyer Squadron 7, middle, and Lt. Cmdr. Seth Harbin, C... More
180107-N-KG618-1061 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 7, 2019) —
180107-N-KG618-1061 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 7, 2019) — Capt. Kevin Long, Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10, right, speaks to Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Mike Burnett, middle, and Aircrewman (Operato... More
180114-N-KG618-1032 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180114-N-KG618-1032 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 14, 2019) — Capt. Brian Erickson, Commander, Task Force 72, speaks to U.S., Australian and Republic of Korea servicemembers during the initial brief at th... More
180115-N-KG618-1033 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180115-N-KG618-1033 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 15, 2019) — Airman Joseph Harding, assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, guides a VP-47 P-8A Poseidon to park following flight op... More
180116-N-KG618-1171 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180116-N-KG618-1171 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 16, 2019) — Lt. Kevin Elmore, assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, speaks with servicemembers from the Republic of Korea Navy prior t... More
180117-N-KG618-1036 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180117-N-KG618-1036 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 17, 2019) — P-8A Poseidons from the "War Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 16, front, and the "Golden Swordsmen" of VP-47, middle and back, are parked durin... More
180118-N-KG618-1038 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180118-N-KG618-1038 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 18, 2019) — Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Keon Williams, assigned to the "War Eagles" of Patrol Squadron 16, loads sonobuoys prior to flight during Exerc... More
180119-N-KG618-1014 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180119-N-KG618-1014 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 19, 2019) — Lt. Michael Austerberry, left, and Lt. j.g. Victoria Hurd, right, both assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, conduct prefl... More
180120-N-KG618-1026 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180120-N-KG618-1026 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 20, 2019) — Lt. j.g. Marc-Antoni Julia, assigned to the "War Eagles" of Patrol Squadron 16, works at a mission crew workstation prior to a flight during E... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 29, 2019) — Lt. j.g. Matt Johnston,
OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 29, 2019) — Lt. j.g. Matt Johnston, attached to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, speaks with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force servicemembers attached to Fleet Air Wing 5 ... More
190130-N-KG618-1035 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 30, 2019)
190130-N-KG618-1035 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 30, 2019) — Lt. Shane Lewis, Patrol Squadron 47 Combat Aircrew 9 Tactical Coordinator, speaks with a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force servicemember attached to Fleet Ai... More
190208-N-KG618-1356 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 8, 2019) —
190208-N-KG618-1356 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 8, 2019) — Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Kolyn Paswater, attached to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, secures an Air-to-Ground 84D Harpoon missile during u... More
190312-N-KG618-2044 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 12, 2019)
190312-N-KG618-2044 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 12, 2019) — Col. Thomas Dobbs, Director, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Air Force Pacific, right, speaks with Lt. Bryan Marden, left, Patrol Squadron (VP... More
190314-N-KG618-1095 IWO TO, Japan (Mar. 14, 2019) —
190314-N-KG618-1095 IWO TO, Japan (Mar. 14, 2019) — Sailors assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron (VP) observe the memorial on Mount Suribachi. The memorial is to the flag raising during Battle ... More
190321-N-KG618-1131 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 21, 2019)
190321-N-KG618-1131 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 21, 2019) — Capt. Brian Erickson, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72, speaks to Sailors assigned to the "Grey Knights" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, the "Golden Swordsmen" of ... More
190329-N-KG618-1228 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 29, 2019)
190329-N-KG618-1228 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 29, 2019) — French Republic Ambassador to Japan Laurent Pic, left, speaks with Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Commanding Officer, right, during a static ... More
190405-N-KG618-2080 OKINAWA, Japan (Apr. 5, 2019) —
190405-N-KG618-2080 OKINAWA, Japan (Apr. 5, 2019) — Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, Commander, U.S. Forces Japan, and Commander, 5th Air Force, tours a P-8A Poseidon during a static display with Patrol Squadron (VP) ... More
190410-N-KG618-1148 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 10, 2019)
190410-N-KG618-1148 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 10, 2019) — Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Commanding Officer, poses for a picture with his family in front of a P-8A Poseidon in hangar six at Naval ... More
190622-N-KG618-1039 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2019)
190622-N-KG618-1039 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2019) — Cmdr. T. Ryan Davis, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Executive Officer, is bonged on during VP-47's change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island... More