U.S. Navy MASTER CHIEF Aviation Systems Operator Angel Acevedo (foregr...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: US NAVAL FORCES CENTRAL COMMAN... More
150709-N-MV308-001 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 9, 2015)
150709-N-MV308-001 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 9, 2015) – Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) 3rd Class Christopher Madden, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, starts up air conditioning in a P-3... More
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Drew Corey (Left), Operations
U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Drew Corey (Left), Operations Officer with Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9), stands as Platoon Commander in front of a formation held as part of VP-9's change of command ceremony at Ma... More
170303-N-PA426-003 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (March 3, 2017)
170303-N-PA426-003 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (March 3, 2017) A P-3 Orion patrol aircraft assigned to the "Golden Eagles" Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 prepares for final takeoff during command disestablishment at Marine Co... More
150714-N-MV308-084 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 14, 2015)
150714-N-MV308-084 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 14, 2015) Lt. Charles Coassin, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, writes coordinates during a routine training flight for the squadron's adva... More
Pakistan Navy Rear Admiral (RADM) Shahid Iqbal, Commander, Task Force ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN John T. Jackson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 forward (in front)
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 forward (in front) Junius Ketter and Patrol Squadron 9 player Steven Parks (in blue) fight for control of the ball during a 101 Days of Summer Soccer Tournament game at Pop... More
US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class (AM2) Markeith...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Eric J. Benson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More
Lt. Sean O'Neill ensures the buoys are seated properly
Lt. Sean O'Neill ensures the buoys are seated properly while conducting a preflight inspection of a P-3 Orion prior to takeoff. The aircraft belongs to Patrol Squadron 9 and O'Neill serves as tactical coordinat... More
150321-N-MV308-059 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (March 21, 2015)
150321-N-MV308-059 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (March 21, 2015) – Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Cecilia Clifford, youngest Sailor in attendance, and Lt. Thomas Madera, most experienced Sailor in attendance, bo... More
U.S. Navy Commodore James R. Wyatt (left) Commanding Officer, Patrol S...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM/IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: US NAVAL FORCES ... More
Pakistan Navy Rear Admiral (RADM) Shahid Iqbal (left) Commander, Task ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN John T. Jackson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More
Patrol Squadron 9 catcher Justin Bacon attempts to
Patrol Squadron 9 catcher Justin Bacon attempts to tag out Daniel Salvucci, the first baseman for the Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 team, during a 101 Days of Summer Softball Tournament game at Anne... More
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Lieutenant Commander Benjamin
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Lieutenant Commander Benjamin Cordle (Naval Flight Officer), assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9), explains the capabilities of the P-8A Poseidon aircraft to ... More
US Navy (USN) Commodore (CMDR) James R. Wyatt (background left) Comman...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM/IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: US NAVAL FORCES ... More
US Navy (USN) Command MASTER CHIEF (CNOCM) of US Navy Forces Iraq, Pat...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Eric J. Benson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More
170303-N-YW024-006 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017)
170303-N-YW024-006 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017) A P-3 Orion, assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles, takes off during a command disestablishment at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The VP-9 squad... More
US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class (AO3) Cary Buel, assign...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Eric J. Benson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More
U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Cary Buel, assigned to Patrol...
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US Navy (USN) Commodore (CMDR) James R. Wyatt (left) Commanding Office...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN John T. Jackson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More
US Navy (USN) Command MASTER CHIEF (CNOCM) of US Navy Forces Iraq, Pat...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Eric J. Benson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More
VP-9 meets with families
Children, whose parents are members of Patrol Squadron 9, paint and make several crafts at the unit’s family readiness group meeting, July 7, 2015 at Waikulu Community Center. Their parents met with the unit’s ... More
150709-N-MV308-025 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 9, 2015)
150709-N-MV308-025 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 9, 2015) - Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) 2nd Class Craig Sullivan, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, waits for takeoff clearance after compl... More
170303-N-PA426-136 Naval Aircrewman renders a final
170303-N-PA426-136 Naval Aircrewman renders a final salute to a P-3 Orion attached to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles during command disestablishment at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The VP-9 squadron is ... More
Lt. Sean O'Neill, tactical coordinator of Patrol Squadron
Lt. Sean O'Neill, tactical coordinator of Patrol Squadron 9, ensures sonobuoys are seated properly while conducting a preflight inspection of a P-3 Orion at Misawa Air Base, Japan. (Navy photo/Daniel Sanford)
170303-N-YW024-061 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (March 3, 2017)
170303-N-YW024-061 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (March 3, 2017) A P-3 Orion patrol aircraft assigned to the "Golden Eagles" Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 takes off during a command disestablishment at Marine Corps Base Hawaii... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Roberto Hernandez, assigned
Petty Officer 2nd Class Roberto Hernandez, assigned to Patrol Squadron 9, analyzes sonobuoy information during a preflight check aboard a P-3 Orion aircraft at Misawa Air Base. VP-9 is on a deployment in the U.... More
170303-N-YW024-061 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017)
170303-N-YW024-061 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017) A P-3 Orion, assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles, takes off during a command disestablishment at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The VP-9 squad... More
160125-N-MV308-001 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Jan. 25, 2016)
160125-N-MV308-001 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Jan. 25, 2016) Chief Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) Eric Nordstrom, assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, conducts preflight inspection on a P-3C Orion ... More
170303-N-YW024-006 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017)
170303-N-YW024-006 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017) A P-3 Orion, assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles, takes off during a command disestablishment at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The VP-9 squad... More
161205-N-WC566-043 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) Members
161205-N-WC566-043 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) Members of Princeton University men’s basketball team walk aboard a P-3C Orion long-range anti-submarine warfare aircraft, during a multi-service static display of... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Rolando Mireles, an in-flight
Petty Officer 2nd Class Rolando Mireles, an in-flight technician assigned to Patrol Squadron 9, programs and loads sonobuoys onto the storage rack aboard a P-3 Orion at Misawa Air Base. VP-9 is on a deployment ... More
Lt. Cmdr. Alan Miller, training officer, Patrol Squadron
Lt. Cmdr. Alan Miller, training officer, Patrol Squadron 9, embraces his wife and watches as their daughter excitedly waves an American flag following Miller's return to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Ha... More
150714-N-MV308-001 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 14, 2015)
150714-N-MV308-001 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 14, 2015) Lt. Christopher Malherek, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, prepares to land a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft during a routin... More
150528-N-MV308-091 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (May 28, 2015)
150528-N-MV308-091 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (May 28, 2015) Capt. Stephen L. Newlund, left, commanding officer of Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW) 2, and Lt. Cmdr. Keith Buckingham, assigned to the "Golden Eagle... More
First Class Petty Officer Association Sailors assigned
First Class Petty Officer Association Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 participate in a community service project at the Targa Florio Museum. VP-9 is forward deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of res... More
150709-N-MV308-137 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 9, 2015)
150709-N-MV308-137 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 9, 2015) – Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Alex Cowen, left, and Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Tamatha Shulmerich, right, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of P... More
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Lieutenant Junior Grade Angela
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Lieutenant Junior Grade Angela Chambless (Pilot), assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9), explains the ins and outs of the P-8A Poseidon aircraft to Boeing St. ... More
Lt. Sean O'Neill performs a buoy continuity check during
Lt. Sean O'Neill performs a buoy continuity check during a preflight inspection on board a P-3 Orion aircraft prior to takeoff. O'Neill, who serves as the aircraft's tactical coordinator and mission commander, ... More
150709-N-MV308-158 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 9, 2015)
150709-N-MV308-158 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 9, 2015) – Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Tamatha Shulmerich and Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Alex Cowen, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron... More
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor survivor, poses for
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor survivor, poses for a photo with the sailors of Patrol Squadron 9 next to a P-3C Orion aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, December 2, 2016. Heckman is known for rescuing sailors fro... More
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Boeing St. Louis employees
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Boeing St. Louis employees pose in front of a P-8A Poseidon aircraft, assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9). VP-9 is homeported in Oak Harbor, WA. Boeing is th... More
210201-N-YL152-931 RAF LOSSIEMOUTH, Scotland (Feb.
210201-N-YL152-931 RAF LOSSIEMOUTH, Scotland (Feb. 1, 2021) A P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine warfare patrol aircraft, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, left, sits on the foggy flight-lin... More
170303-N-PA426-043 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017)
170303-N-PA426-043 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017) Naval Aircrewman Avionics 2nd class Brenton Spendlove, assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles, gives a final wave during command disestablish... More
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 team player
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 team player Tavares Bush prepares to take a swing during a 101 Days of Summer Softball Tournament game at Annex Field, June 28, 2015. The “Kings of Battle” defeated “... More
170303-N-PA426-003 A P-3 Orion patrol aircraft attached
170303-N-PA426-003 A P-3 Orion patrol aircraft attached to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles was prepared for final takeoff during command disestablishment at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The VP-9 squadron... More
Sailors assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron
Sailors assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 conduct a water separation bag check on a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft at Naval Air Station Sigonella. VP-9 is forward deployed to the U.... More
Naval Air Crewman (Avionics) 2nd Class Rolando Mireles,
Naval Air Crewman (Avionics) 2nd Class Rolando Mireles, an in-flight technician on board a P-3 Orion, programs and loads up sonobuoys on the aircraft's wine rack. Mireles and his crew mates belong to Patrol Squ... More
Naval Air Crewman (Operational Level) 2nd Class Christian
Naval Air Crewman (Operational Level) 2nd Class Christian Villegas conducts an air flow check on a P-3 Orion aircraft prior to takeoff. Villegas and his crew mates belong to Patrol Squadron 9 out of Marine Corp... More
Sailors with Patrol Squadron 9 await Melvin Heckman’s
Sailors with Patrol Squadron 9 await Melvin Heckman’s arrival at Hangar 104 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii on December 2, 2016. Heckman is known for rescuing sailors from the USS Arizona during the attack on P... More
MWR-sponsored Harlem Globetrotters visit
Eric "Hacksaw" Hall, a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, teaches Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 "Golden Eagle" Yeoman 2nd Class Sheliat Raji of Smyrna, Ga., a signature trick during a Morale, Welfare and Recreation s... More
SIGONELLA, Sicily (Oct. 01, 2015) – Aviation Machinist’s
SIGONELLA, Sicily (Oct. 01, 2015) – Aviation Machinist’s Mate Erik Swanson, left, and Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Carlos Rios, both assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, perform a m... More
Naval Air Crewman (Mechanical) 2nd Class J.J. Schumacher,
Naval Air Crewman (Mechanical) 2nd Class J.J. Schumacher, a P-3 Orion assistant flight engineer, calculates his aircraft's takeoff performance during preflight preparations. Schumacher and his crew mates belong... More
Michael Morriss, the shortstop for the 1st Battalion,
Michael Morriss, the shortstop for the 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment team, takes a swing while at bat during a 101 Days of Summer Softball Tournament game at Annex Field, June 28, 2015. The “Kings of Batt... More
150327-N-MV308-781 DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.
150327-N-MV308-781 DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. (March 28, 2015) Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Eddie Carranza, from San Diego, signs aircraft 916, a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft from the Gold... More
210125-N-YL152-715 RAF LOSSIEMOUTH, Scotland (Jan.
210125-N-YL152-715 RAF LOSSIEMOUTH, Scotland (Jan. 25, 2021) A P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine warfare patrol aircraft, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, left, does pilot trainer touch-and... More
U.S. Navy Sailors with Patrol Squadron Nine attend
U.S. Navy Sailors with Patrol Squadron Nine attend VP-9's change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, on June 6th, 2013. The ceremony marked the passing of command between Comma... More
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor survivor, tells the
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor survivor, tells the stories of his experience during the Pearl Harbor attack to the sailors of Patrol Squadron 9 at Hangar 104 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, December 2, 2016. H... More
161205-N-WC566-020 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) The
161205-N-WC566-020 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) The Princeton University men’s basketball team toured a multi-service static display of airpower at Hickam Field on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The basketball ... More
160125-N-MV308-006 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Jan. 25, 2016)
160125-N-MV308-006 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Jan. 25, 2016) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Semaj Gonzalez and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Patrick Speights, Sailors assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (V... More
Naval Air Crewman (Operational Level) 2nd Class Roberto
Naval Air Crewman (Operational Level) 2nd Class Roberto Hernandez analyzes buoy information while conducting a preflight check on board a P-3 Orion aircraft. Hernandez and his crew mates belong to Patrol Squadr... More
Cmdr. Rich Prest, executive officer, Patrol Squadron
Cmdr. Rich Prest, executive officer, Patrol Squadron 9, walks into Hangar 105 with his family after returning to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, from a six-month deployment, Nov. 16, 2010. During ... More
160125-N-MV308-003 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Jan. 25, 2016)
160125-N-MV308-003 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Jan. 25, 2016) – Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Cole Christopher hands a cartridge actuated device (CAD) to Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Mallory Richardson during a routine ... More
161205-N-WC566-061 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) Members
161205-N-WC566-061 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) Members of Princeton University men’s basketball team talk to Lt. Rebecca NeSmith from Appleton, Wisconsin, a Navy Pilot assigned to U.S. Navy Patrol Squadron Nine... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Aaron Rody, assigned to Patrol
Petty Officer 2nd Class Aaron Rody, assigned to Patrol Squadron 9, conducts preflight operations at his non-acoustic station aboard a P-3 Orion aircraft at Misawa Air Base. VP-9 is on a deployment in the U.S. 7... More
150528-N-MV308-070 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (May 28, 2015)
150528-N-MV308-070 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (May 28, 2015) Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) 2nd Class Tracy McAllister, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, adjusts controls for landing during a r... More
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor survivor, speaks with
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor survivor, speaks with Cmdr. Jeffrey Bowman, the executive officer of Patrol Squadron 9, at Hangar 104 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, December 2, 2016. Heckman is known for rescu... More
Lt. Cmdr. Alan Miller, training officer, Patrol Squadron
Lt. Cmdr. Alan Miller, training officer, Patrol Squadron 9, receives a warm welcome from his wife and daughter after returning to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, from a six-month deployment, Nov. ... More
Sailors assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron
Sailors assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 prepare for a water separation bag check on a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft at Naval Air Station Sigonella. VP-9 is forward deployed to th... More
Aviation Ordanceman 3rd Class Justin McCaskey, assigned
Aviation Ordanceman 3rd Class Justin McCaskey, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, provides hand signals for the safety of other Golden Eagles during a water separation bag check on a P-3... More
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Lieutenant Junior Grade Matthew
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Lieutenant Junior Grade Matthew Woodford (Naval Flight Officer), assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9), tells Boeing St. Louis employees about each crew member... More
U.S. Navy Captain Christopher P. Ramsden (Left), Commander
U.S. Navy Captain Christopher P. Ramsden (Left), Commander Patrol Reconnaissance Wing TWO, Commander Craig T. Mattingly (Middle Left), former Commanding Officer with Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9), Commander Brian... More
170303-N-PA426-209 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017)
170303-N-PA426-209 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017) A P-3 Orion, assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles, completed its final takeoff during a command disestablishment at Marine Corps Base Hawai... More
P-3C Orion tour, US Navy Photogrpah
Vice Adm. Phil Davidson, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, center, tours a P-3C Orion from Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 at Naval Air Station Sigonella. VP-9 is forward deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility... More
161205-N-WC566-052 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) Princeton
161205-N-WC566-052 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) Princeton University basketball players Will Gladson (right), from St. Louis, Missouri, and Hans Brase (second right), from Clover, South Carolina, talk to Sailors... More
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor survivor, signs a picture
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor survivor, signs a picture of a P-3C Orion, used by Patrol Squadron 9, as a gift to the unit after visiting one of their squadron aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, December 2, 2016.... More
Lt. Sean O'Neill, center, conducts a planeside brief
Lt. Sean O'Neill, center, conducts a planeside brief for his crew members on board a P-3 Orion aircraft prior to takeoff. O'Neill and his crew belong to Patrol Squadron 9 out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii and ar... More
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Gegg, assigned to the Golden Eagles
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Gegg, assigned to the Golden Eagles of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, answers questions from visiting Italian officers from Naval Air Station Sigonella during an introduction to the squadron's P-3C O... More
161205-N-WC566-035 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) Princeton
161205-N-WC566-035 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) Princeton University’s men’s basketball team Assistant Coach Kerry Kittles (left) from New Orleans, Louisiana, and player Devin Cannady (right), from Mishawaka, In... More
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor survivor, speaks with
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor survivor, speaks with Cmdr. Beth Regoli, the commanding officer of Patrol Squadron 9, about his experiences during the attack on Pearl Harbor at Hangar 104 aboard Marine Corps Bas... More
Aviation Ordanceman 3rd Class Justin McCaskey, assigned
Aviation Ordanceman 3rd Class Justin McCaskey, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, provides hand signals for the safety of other Golden Eagles during a water separation bag check on a P-3... More
150709-N-MV308-152 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 9, 2015)
150709-N-MV308-152 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 9, 2015) – Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Tamatha Shulmerich and Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Alex Cowen, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron... More
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor survivor, tells the
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor survivor, tells the stories of his experience during the Pearl Harbor attack to the sailors of Patrol Squadron 9 at Hangar 104 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, December 2, 2016. H... More
180524-N-KG618-006 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (May 24, 2018)
180524-N-KG618-006 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (May 24, 2018) Sailors assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's Honor Guard await the arrival of the official party during Patrol Squadron (VP) 9's change of command c... More
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor, tells his story to
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor, tells his story to sailors of Patrol Squadron 9 at Hangar 104 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, December 2, 2016. Heckman is known for rescuing sailors from the USS Arizona during... More
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Lieutenant Jordan Gruber
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Lieutenant Jordan Gruber (Pilot), assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9), displays the flight station of the P-8A Poseidon aircraft to Boeing St. Louis Employee... More
210201-N-YL152-926 RAF LOSSIEMOUTH, Scotland (Feb.
210201-N-YL152-926 RAF LOSSIEMOUTH, Scotland (Feb. 1, 2021) Sailors, assigned to "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, complete routine maintenance on a P-8A Poseidon aircraft. VP-9 is currently forward de... More
Italian officers from Naval Air Station Sigonella prepare
Italian officers from Naval Air Station Sigonella prepare to board a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft assigned to the Golden Eagles of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 during a visit with the squadron. VP-9 is forward... More
150321-N-MV308-074 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (March 21, 2015)
150321-N-MV308-074 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (March 21, 2015) – Cmdr. Gonzalo Partida, executive officer of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Cecilia Clifford, youngest Sailor in attendan... More
150528-N-MV308-103 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (May 28, 2015)
150528-N-MV308-103 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (May 28, 2015) Capt. Stephen L. Newlund, left, commanding officer of Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW) 2, Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) 2nd Class Tracy McAllister and ... More
Bradley Diamond, the pitcher for 1st Battalion, 12th
Bradley Diamond, the pitcher for 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, delivers his pitch during a 101 Days of Summer Softball Tournament game at Annex Field, June 28, 2015. The “Kings of Battle” defeated Marine... More
Lt. j.g. Ryan Jones enters the flight plan during preflight
Lt. j.g. Ryan Jones enters the flight plan during preflight inspections on board a P-3 Orion aircraft prior to takeoff. Jones, a patrol plane pilot, belongs to Patrol Squadron 9 out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class J.J. Schumacher, a P-3 Orion
Petty Officer 2nd Class J.J. Schumacher, a P-3 Orion assistant flight engineer assigned to Patrol Squadron 9, calculates his aircraft's takeoff performance during preflight preparations at Misawa Air Base. VP-9... More
150331-N-MV308-013 DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.
150331-N-MV308-013 DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. (March 31, 2015) Retired P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft are used to support active military planes at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration... More
170303-N-PA426-043 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017)
170303-N-PA426-043 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017) Naval Aircrewman Avionics 2nd class Brenton Spendlove, assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles, gives a final wave during command disestablish... More
170303-N-YW024-006 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017)
170303-N-YW024-006 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017) A P-3 Orion, assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles, takes off during a command disestablishment at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The VP-9 squad... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Mark Everett and Aviation
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Mark Everett and Aviation Structural Mechanic Equipment 1st Class Saul Arroyocalderon, both assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, prepare for a water separati... More
150327-N-MV308-180 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 27, 2015) Sailors
150327-N-MV308-180 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 27, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Golden Eagles of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 watch the sunrise on Aircraft 916, a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft, during its last flight... More
170303-N-PA426-195 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017)
170303-N-PA426-195 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017) A P-3 Orion, assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles, takes off for a final flight during command disestablishment at Marine Corps Base Hawaii... More
Lt. Sean O'Neill, tactical coordinator of Patrol Squadron
Lt. Sean O'Neill, tactical coordinator of Patrol Squadron 9, performs a sonobuoy continuity check during a preflight inspection aboard a P-3 Orion aircraft at Misawa Air Base. VP-9 is on a deployment in the U.S... More