VP-8 participates on MINEX Exercise
A P-3C Orion aircraft assigned to the Fighting Tigers of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 drops an MK-65 quick strike mine as part of a bilateral mining exercise conducted with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force. The ... More
Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class David Perez from
Aviation Electrician's Mate 3rd Class David Perez from Springfield, Mo., assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, connects the cannon plugs on an engine, during an engine change of a P-3C Or... More
An EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron
An EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron 132, passes by a P-3 Orion aircraft, belonging to Patrol Squadron 8. Both VAQ-132 and VP-8 are deployed to Naval Air Facility Misawa in support of U.S. 7th Fleet.
Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, VP-5 and Japanese Maritime
Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, VP-5 and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) members gather for a group photo. The Jacksonville, Fla., based VP-8, VP-5 and JMSDF are participating in the bilateral exercise GU... More
Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Michael Mitchell
Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Michael Mitchell from Douglasville, Ga., yellow shirt, and Naval Aircrewman (Avionics) William Dorsheimer from Buffalo, N.Y., recover a P-3C Orion aircraft assigned to ... More
Aviation Electronic Technician Airman John Verran,
Aviation Electronic Technician Airman John Verran, a native of Holly, Mich., donates money during a fundraiser organized by Patrol Squadron (VP) 8's 1st Class Petty Officers Association to benefit those affecte... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Jonathan Dearing a native
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Jonathan Dearing a native of Dededo, Guam, serves hotdogs for Japanese residents living in temporary housing here. Sailors and airmen assigned and deployed to Misawa Air Base form... More
VP-1 Completes Deployment at Naval Air Facility Misawa
Patrol Squadron (VP) 1 Command Master Chief Jesse Robles, right, originally from Fresno, Calif., and VP-8 Command Master Chief Frank King, from Abilene, Texas, discuss the impending turnover of their squadrons.... More
Navy Counselor 1st Class Deborah Spinner, a native
Navy Counselor 1st Class Deborah Spinner, a native of St. Louis, and Naval Aircrewman 1st Class Eric Leide, originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., both assigned to the Fighting Tigers of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, hammer... More
Sailors and airmen assigned and deployed to Misawa
Sailors and airmen assigned and deployed to Misawa Air Base form a human chain to off load supplies as part of a community relations project here. The Navy Misawa CPO 365 program, U.S. Air Force 35th Fighter Wi... More
Patrol Squadron 8 Chief Logistics Specialist Rondey
Patrol Squadron 8 Chief Logistics Specialist Rondey Harris, from Albany, Ga., left, runs with Special Olympian Tannai Teikko, and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class James Coeman, a native of Middleburg, Fla., durin... More
Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 Maintenance Officer Lt. Cmdr.
Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 Maintenance Officer Lt. Cmdr. David Barrington, center, a native of Medina, Ohio, debriefs the squadron after completing an aircraft deicing training drill. VP-8 is on a six-month schedul... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Matt Larkin,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Matt Larkin, a native of Highlands Ranch, Colo., replaces seals of a P-3C Orion aircraft wing as part of an integrated maintenance concept inspection. Larkin, attached to ... More
VP-8 Aircrew preflight a P-3C Orion
Aircrew assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 preflight a P-3C Orion onboard NAF Misawa. The Florida-based Fighting Tigers are on a scheduled six-month deployment in support of U.S. 7th Fl... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Spencer Berg,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Spencer Berg, a native of St. Petersburg, Fla., removes screws off an intake access panel of a P-3C Orion aircraft during an Integrated Maintenance Concept inspection. Be... More
Sailors assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol
Sailors assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, preflight three P-3C Orion aircraft prior to depart on a mission. The Jacksonville, Fla., based VP-8 an... More
VP-8 and JMSDF conduct data-link training
Aircrewmen assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of U.S Navy, Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, VP-2 "Odin," gather for a group photo prior to start preflight as part of an expendable... More
Personnel Specialist 1st Class Kimberly Belland, assigned
Personnel Specialist 1st Class Kimberly Belland, assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron 8, serves cookies for Japanese residents living in temporary housing here. Sailors and Airmen assigned and d... More
Naval Aircrewman (Mechanic) 2nd Class Garrett Degner,
Naval Aircrewman (Mechanic) 2nd Class Garrett Degner, from Wausau, Wis., assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, reposition a propeller of a P-3C Orion aircraft upon return from a mission. ... More
VP-8 'Fighting Tigers' Host JMSDF Squadron
Japanese and U.S. sailors pose for a group photo prior to take off as part of a joint ride-along exercise with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces (JMSDF) squadron, VP-2 “Odin” stationed at Hachinohe Air ... More
Fighting Tigers' P-3C Orion lands at Naval Air Facility Misawa
A U.S. Navy P-3C Orion aircraft, assigned to the Jacksonville, Fla.-based Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 Fighting Tigers, lands at Naval Air Facility Misawa after a scheduled mission. VP-8 is on a scheduled six-month d... More
Yeaoman 3rd Class James Hughes, a native of San Angelo,
Yeaoman 3rd Class James Hughes, a native of San Angelo, Texas, and assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron 8, throws a football to Special Olympian Yuuki Nakagawara, during the 2012 Misawa Special ... More
A P-3C Orion aircraft assigned to the "Fighting Tigers"
A P-3C Orion aircraft assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, approaches the runway onboard Naval Air Facility Misawa. VP-8 is on a scheduled six-month deployment in support of U.S. 7th Fleet.
Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Joseph Grajeda,
Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Joseph Grajeda, from El Paso, Texas, explains search and rescue techniques to Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) members during a tour. The Jacksonville, Fla.-b... More
Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Cecil Haney shakes
Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Cecil Haney shakes hands with Patrol Squadron 8 Command Master Chief Patrick Campbell, a native of Durham, N.C., during a tour of Naval Air Facility Misawa. Haney is in the mi... More
VP-8 conducts FOD walkdown. Naval Air Facility Misawa, Japan
Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 sailors conduct a foreign object damage walkdown onboard Naval Air Facility Misawa. VP-8 is on a six-month scheduled deployment in support of U.S. 7th Fleet.
Naval Air Facility Command Master Chief Scott Knorowski,
Naval Air Facility Command Master Chief Scott Knorowski, center, and Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) Melanie Varner, left, serve up dessert for Japanese residents living in temporary housing here. Th... More
Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 3rd Class Samuel Woolard,
Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 3rd Class Samuel Woolard, center, from Omaha, Neb., assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, simulates sweeping snow during an aircraft deicing drill. VP-8 is on ... More
Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Jeremy Lutheran
Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Jeremy Lutheran collects money during a fundraiser organized by Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 1st Class Petty Officers Association to benefit those affected by Hurricane Sandy... More
Sailors assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol
Sailors assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 clean up a garden area during a community relations project at the Misawa Tonami Clan Memorial Park. VP-8 is on a scheduled six-month deployme... More
Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) 1st Class Eugine Williams
Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) 1st Class Eugine Williams from Polk County, Fla., assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, directs a GL-1800 Global Deicer truck during a deicing training drill... More
Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Nicholas
Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Nicholas Turner, a native of Clearlake, Calif., serves as flight deck controller, while his EA-18G Growlers perform pre-flight checks. Turner is a member of Electronic... More
Lt. Richard Hill, a native of Lakeland, Fla., and Helicopter
Lt. Richard Hill, a native of Lakeland, Fla., and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, NATOPS officer, and Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Joseph Grajeda, from El Paso, Texas, explain the capabiliti... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Wilbert Morris,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Wilbert Morris, a native of New York, assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, gives the pilot the stop signal while recovering a P-3C Orion aircraft. ... More
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class William Meyers, a native
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class William Meyers, a native of Clearwater, Fla., administers a flu shot to a Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 sailor during a shot-ex onboard Naval Air Facility Misawa. Meyers is assigned to VP-8... More
Logistics Specialist 1st Class Richie Miranda serves
Logistics Specialist 1st Class Richie Miranda serves up some burgers for Japanese residents living in temporary housing here. The Navy Misawa CPO 365 program, U.S. Air Force 35th Fighter Wing, and the Iwate Rel... More
Hospital Corpsman Patrick Purcell, from Dover, Del.,
Hospital Corpsman Patrick Purcell, from Dover, Del., administers a flu shot to Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Spencer Berg, a native of St. Petersburg, Fla. during a shot-ex onboard Naval Air Facility M... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Matt Larkin,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Matt Larkin, a native of Highlands Ranch, Colo., replaces seals of a P-3C Orion aircraft wing as part of an Integrated Maintenance Concept inspection. Larkin, attached to ... More
Navy Counselor 1st Class Deborah Spinner, a native
Navy Counselor 1st Class Deborah Spinner, a native of St. Louis, and assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, cleans up a flower bed during a community relations project at the Misawa Tonami... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Donald Brooks, a native
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Donald Brooks, a native of Hartland, Vt., assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, download buoys off a P-3C Orion as part of aircraft post flight procedures. ... More
VP-8 “Fighting Tigers” and JMSDF Conduct MINEX
A P-3C Orion aircraft assigned to the Fighting Tigers of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 drops an MK-65 quick strike mine as part of a bilateral mining exercise conducted with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force. The ... More
VP-8 'Fighting Tigers' host JMSDF FAW-2 aviation officer candidates
Members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force FAW-2 'Odin" Aviation Officer Candidates board a U.S. Navy P-3C Orion aircraft assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 during a tour. VP-8 is... More
Naval Aircrewman (Mechanic) 3rd Class Steve Pierre,
Naval Aircrewman (Mechanic) 3rd Class Steve Pierre, a native of Miami, washes a propeller of a P-3C Orion aircraft assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8. VP-8 is on a scheduled six month, ... More
VP-8 participates on 44th annual Misawa Air Festival
Sailors, assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, pose for a photo with a Japanese family during the 44th annual Misawa Air Festival. VP-8 is on a six-month deployment to the Northern Japan ... More
Fighting Tigers hoist EAWS pennant
From the left, Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Juliana Drach, Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Andrew Wallace, Intelligence Specialist Seaman Derek Toland and Naval Aircrewman 1st Class Eric Leide,... More
A P-3C Orion assigned to the Jacksonville, Fla.-based
A P-3C Orion assigned to the Jacksonville, Fla.-based "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, performs a fly-by during the 26th Sapporo Air Show. VP-8 is currently on a scheduled six-month deployment to Ja... More
Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 Command Master Chief Patrick
Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 Command Master Chief Patrick Campbell, from Durham, N.C., offers words of encouragement during halftime of an intramural flag football game onboard Misawa Air Base. It is day 154 of VP-8'... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Shada McBurnie,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Shada McBurnie, left, originally from New York, and Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Krystal Harlow a native of Granite Falls, Wash. pull weeds from a farm field d... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class William Kenney (left),
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class William Kenney (left), a native of Owosso, Mich., and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jarrod Funk, originally from Harrisburg, Pa., both assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol... More
Sailors assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa and Patrol
Sailors assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa and Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, pull weeds from a farm field during a community relations project. This group of 25 Sailors volunteered for an overnight community relat... More
Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 3rd Class Samuel Woolard,
Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 3rd Class Samuel Woolard, center, from Omaha, Neb., assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, simulates sweeping snow while hoisted by Naval Aircrewman (Avionics) ... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Donald Brooks, a native
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Donald Brooks, a native of Hartland, Vt., and assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, cuts firewood at the Aomori Christian Center. Misawa chief petty officer... More
Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 3rd Class Jordan Szymanowski,
Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 3rd Class Jordan Szymanowski, a native of Carlisle, Ind., wipes down a landing gear door during a plane wash of a P-3C Orion aircraft assigned to the "Fighting Tigers" of Patrol Squa... More
From the right, Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class William
From the right, Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class William Kenney, a native of Owosso, Mich., Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Michael Berger from Mays Landing, N.J., and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jarrod Funk, o... More
VP-8 conducts exercise with JMSDF VP-3
Sailors and maintainers assigned to the “Fighting Tigers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, pose for a group photo after a friendly soccer game. VP-8 completed an anti-surface warfare bilateral exercise with Japan Mar... More
Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 flag football team's offensive
Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 flag football team's offensive line prepares to run a play during an intramural game onboard Misawa Air Base. It is day 154 of VP-8's deployment to Naval Air Facility Misawa in northern J... More
Commander, Navy Installations Command, Vice Adm. William
Commander, Navy Installations Command, Vice Adm. William French speaks to Patrol Squadron 8 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Michael Marston during a tour of Naval Air Facility Misawa hangar facilities. French met with... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Dane Alred from
Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Dane Alred from Redmond, Utah, and assigned to the Fighting Tigers of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 carry weeds to a pile at a farm during a community relations project. Alred vo... More