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
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
190227-N-SU503-1004 VICTORIA, Australia (Feb. 27, 2019)
190227-N-SU503-1004 VICTORIA, Australia (Feb. 27, 2019) — Lt. Derek Hinkley, Patrol Squadron 47 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition detachment officer in charge, speaks with a lo... More
181113-N-KG618-1129 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 13,
181113-N-KG618-1129 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 13, 2018) — Rear Adm. Ki Jae Kim, commander of Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), Air Wing Six, and Capt. Brian Erickson, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72, pose for a ... More
190913-N-JQ019-1163 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 13, 2019)
190913-N-JQ019-1163 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 13, 2019) — Chief Aircrewman (Operator) Michael Hauselmann, left, Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Christian McGregor, middle, and Aviation Structural Mechanic Jared Padge... More
180118-N-KG618-1184 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180118-N-KG618-1184 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 18, 2019) — Lt. Kara Pollinger, middle, Patrol Squadron 16 Combat Aircrew 9 Mission Commander, poses for a picture with Lt. Cmdr. Taeyun Kim, left, and Lt... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 7, 2018) — Sailors assigned
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 7, 2018) — Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40 are greeted by friends and family upon returning from deployment. VP-40 is a maritime patrol squadron assigned to Patrol and Reconn... 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
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2018) — Chief Aviation
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2018) — Chief Aviation Electrician's Mate James Scott III, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, walks away from the podium after being promoted to the rank of chief petty officer (C... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 8, 2018) — Chief Aircrew Survival
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 8, 2018) — Chief Aircrew Survival Equipmentmen Brock Riggen, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Aviator's Equipment and Egress Chief, left, Lt. Cmdr. Michael Lynch, VP-47 Maintenance Officer, middl... More
180711-N-KG618-2077 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180711-N-KG618-2077 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 11, 2018) — Group Capt. Darren Goldie, Deputy Commander Task Force 172, middle, and Wing Cmdr. Peter Gibson, Commander Task Group (CTG) 172.2, le... More
180711-N-KG618-2097 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180711-N-KG618-2097 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 11, 2018) — U.S., Australian, and Indian flags fly above CTG 172.2 Joint Mobile Tactical Operations Center on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam duri... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 3, 2018) — Sailors assigned
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 3, 2018) — Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40 are greeted by friends and family upon returning from deployment. VP-40 is a maritime patrol squadron assigned to Patrol and Reconn... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 3, 2018) — Sailors assigned
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 3, 2018) — Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40 are greeted by friends and family upon returning from deployment. VP-40 is a maritime patrol squadron assigned to Patrol and Reconn... 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
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
180723-N-JY822-1050 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July
180723-N-JY822-1050 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 23, 2018) — Lt. Col. Ray Townsend, commander, Combined Task Group (CTG) 172.1, speaks with Brigadier General Sean Boyle, deputy commander 1st Canadian Air Divi... More
191104-N-YL152-1025 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Nov. 4, 2019)
191104-N-YL152-1025 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Nov. 4, 2019) — Retired Adm. William Moran pilots a P-3C Orion during the final active duty flight on a U.S. Navy P-3 aircraft. The assignment of P-3 aircraft to the U.S. ... More
181106-N-KG618-1073 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 6,
181106-N-KG618-1073 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 6, 2018) — Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Japan Self-Defense Forces Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, shakes hands with Naval Aircrewmen (Operator) 2nd Class Tyler Willsey, ... More
190130-N-KG618-1077 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 30, 2019)
190130-N-KG618-1077 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 30, 2019) — Aircrewman (Operator) 3rd Class Amy Keller, attached to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, conducts flight operations during a Coordinated Maritim... More
180403-N-KG618-216 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (April 3, 2018)
180403-N-KG618-216 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (April 3, 2018) Two P-3 Orion aircrafts assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40 pull into hangar 6 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) upon returning from deployment to ... More
180727-N-KG618-1147 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM
180727-N-KG618-1147 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 27, 2018) — Republic of Korea Navy Rear Adm. Sungmok Choi, Commander, Maritime Task Flotilla 7, tours Commander Task Group 172.2 Joint Mobile Tactical Op... More
190130-N-KG618-1391 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 30, 2019)
190130-N-KG618-1391 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 30, 2019) — Lt. Zach Alcairo, left, Patrol Squadron 47 Combat Aircrew 9 Mission Commander, presents a gift to Lt. Takahiro Fujiki, right, Fleet Air Wing 5 Mission Comman... 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
160321-N-DC740-096 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (March 21, 2016)
160321-N-DC740-096 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (March 21, 2016) - Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 3rd Class Kacie Kicinskig hugs her husband upon returning to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island from deployment. VP-46 conduct... 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
181106-N-KG618-1057 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 6,
181106-N-KG618-1057 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 6, 2018) — Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Japan Self-Defense Forces Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, shakes hands with Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Shelby Corbin, attache... More
190622-N-KG618-1088 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2019)
190622-N-KG618-1088 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
180709-N-KG618-1049 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180709-N-KG618-1049 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 9, 2018) — Lt. Cmdr. Tres James, Commander, Task Group (CTG) 172.2 Operations Officer, speaks to Major General Tim Gall, Commander, Joint Forces ... More
190208-N-KG618-2710 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 8, 2019) —
190208-N-KG618-2710 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 8, 2019) — Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Joseph Moreland, left, directs Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Corey Ellis, right, both attached to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Pa... More
190622-N-KG618-1404 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2019)
190622-N-KG618-1404 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2019) — Cmdr. T. Ryan Davis, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Commanding Officer, has his Command-at-Sea Badge pinned on by his wife Katie during VP-47's change of command... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 8, 2018) — Lt. Cmdr. Michael
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 8, 2018) — Lt. Cmdr. Michael Lynch, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Maintenance Officer, speaks to members of the Royal Norwegian Air Force in the command's maintenance control at Naval Air Stat... More
180116-N-KG618-1188 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180116-N-KG618-1188 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 16, 2019) — Airman Makoa Turner, assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, stands plane captain prior to a flight during Exercise Sea Drag... More
180711-N-KG618-2029 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180711-N-KG618-2029 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 11, 2018) — Tim Groser, New Zealand Ambassador to the United States, speaks with Group Capt. Darren Goldie, Deputy Commander Task Force 172, befo... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 7, 2018) — Cmdr. Scott Coonan,
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 7, 2018) — Cmdr. Scott Coonan, commanding officer of Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, is greeted by family upon returning from deployment. VP-40 is a maritime patrol squadron assigned to Patrol ... 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
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
180710-N-KG618-1040 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July
180710-N-KG618-1040 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 10, 2018) — Chilean Navy Rear Admiral Pablo Niemann Figari, Combined Forces Maritime Component Commander (left), speaks with Capt. Kevin Long, Commander, Task ... More
180119-N-KG618-1085 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180119-N-KG618-1085 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 19, 2019) — A Royal Australian Air Force P-8A Poseidon taxis down the flightline after returning from a flight during Exercise Sea Dragon. Exercise Sea Dr... More
KADENA, Japan (Dec. 21, 2018) — Sailors and Airmen
KADENA, Japan (Dec. 21, 2018) — Sailors and Airmen stationed at or deployed to Kadena Air Base pose for a picture with students from the Kadena Language Institute during a community relations event. The "Golden... More
180118-N-KG618-1004 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180118-N-KG618-1004 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 18, 2019) — Sailors assigned to the "War Eagles" of Patrol Squadron 16 pose for a picture with servicemembers from the Republic of Korea Navy prior to fli... More
190913-N-JQ019-1093 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 13, 2019)
190913-N-JQ019-1093 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 13, 2019) — Chief (Select) Aircrewman (Operator) Michael Hauselmann, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, kisses his wife, Amelia, after having his fouled anchors pi... More
191018-N-KG618-1079 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Oct. 18, 2019)
191018-N-KG618-1079 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Oct. 18, 2019) — Capt. Kevin D. Long, Commodore, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10 (CPRW-10), gives remarks during CPRW-10 change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station ... More
180719-N-KG618-1104 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July
180719-N-KG618-1104 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 a AGM-65 Maverick mi... 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
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
181113-N-KG618-1085 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 13,
181113-N-KG618-1085 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 13, 2018) — Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, commanding officer of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, speaks with Rear Adm. Ki Jae Kim, commander of Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), A... More
180719-N-JY822-1067 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July
180719-N-JY822-1067 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
190405-N-KG618-2092 OKINAWA, Japan (Apr. 5, 2019) —
190405-N-KG618-2092 OKINAWA, Japan (Apr. 5, 2019) — Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, Commander, U.S. Forces Japan, and Commander, 5th Air Force, middle, speaks with Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Comma... More
180727-N-KG618-1133 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM
180727-N-KG618-1133 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 27, 2018) — Capt. Kevin Long, Commander, Task Force 172, speaks with Republic of Korea Navy Rear Adm. Sungmok Choi, Commander, Maritime Task Flotilla 7, ... More
180120-N-KG618-1170 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180120-N-KG618-1170 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 20, 2019) — Airman Justin Gortzig, assigned to the "War Eagles" of Patrol Squadron 16, watches a P-8A Poseidon taxi to the flightline during Exercise Sea ... More
190130-N-KG618-1396 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 30, 2019)
190130-N-KG618-1396 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 30, 2019) — Lt. Takahiro Fujiki, right, Fleet Air Wing 5 Mission Commander of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, presents a gift to Lt. Zach Alcairo, left, Patrol Sq... More
191018-N-KG618-1240 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Oct. 18, 2019)
191018-N-KG618-1240 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Oct. 18, 2019) — Vice Adm. DeWolfe H. Miller, III, Commander, Naval Air Forces, awards Capt. Kevin D. Long, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10 (CPRW-10), with the Legion of... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 29, 2019) — Aircrewman (Operator)
OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 29, 2019) — Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Melissa Dorpinghaus, attached to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, speaks with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force servicemembers ... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Jan. 18, 2018) — Capt. Robert Patrick,
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Jan. 18, 2018) — Capt. Robert Patrick, Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten, speaks to Sondra Even, former Action Officer for Assistant Secretary of the Navy's (Research, Development... More
181114-N-KG618-1033 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 14,
181114-N-KG618-1033 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 14, 2018) — Cmdr. William Van, Officer-in-Charge Task Group 72.1, exchanges gifts with Cmdr. Young-Sang Cho, commander of Republic of Korea Navy, Squadron 611, d... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 29, 2018) — Rear Adm. Michael
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 29, 2018) — Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer, middle, Commander, Carrier Strike Group Three, speaks with Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Tyler Willsey, left, attached to the "Golden Swordsme... 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, is given the command pennant by Command Master Chief Shon R. Nuanez, command master chief of VP-47, on behalf o... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct 23, 2018) — Aircrewman (Operator)
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct 23, 2018) — Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Travis Hinton, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, conducts flight operations in support of tactical Aircrew anti-submarine warfare proficiency. ... More
180105-N-KG618-3199 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) —
180105-N-KG618-3199 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) — Capt. Kevin Long, Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10, congratulates Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Dan Hovelsrud, attached to Patrol Squadro... More
190913-N-JQ019-1031 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 13, 2019)
190913-N-JQ019-1031 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 13, 2019) — Chief (Select) Aircrewman (Operator) Michael Hauselmann, left, and Chief (Select) Aviation Ordnanceman Christian McGregor, right, both attached to Patrol... More
180105-N-KG618-3031 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) —
180105-N-KG618-3031 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
181113-N-KG618-1111 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 13,
181113-N-KG618-1111 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 13, 2018) — Rear Adm. Ki Jae Kim, commander of Republic of Korea Navy, Air Wing Six, and Capt. Brian Erickson, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72, pose for a picture... More
180117-N-KG618-1155 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180117-N-KG618-1155 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 17, 2019) — Lt. Bryan Marden, assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, works at a mission crew workstation prior to flight during Exercis... More
190228-N-SU503-1018 VICTORIA, Australia (Feb. 28, 2019)
190228-N-SU503-1018 VICTORIA, Australia (Feb. 28, 2019) — Lt. Richard Guevara, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition detachment assistant officer in charge,... More
180914-N-KG618-1410 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2018)
180914-N-KG618-1410 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2018) — Newly promoted chief petty officers (CPO) from Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 pose for a picture following the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's (NASWI) CPO pi... More
180118-N-KG618-1182 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180118-N-KG618-1182 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 18, 2019) — Lt. Cmdr. Rodrigo Cunha, left, Patrol Squadron (VP) 16 Exercise Sea Dragon Officer in Charge, Lt. Cmdr. Taeyun Kim, left middle, Lt. Eui Jun Y... More
180119-N-KG618-1143 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180119-N-KG618-1143 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 19, 2019) — Leading Aircraftman Kyle Friedel of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) directs a RAAF P-8A Poseidon to park after returning from a flight d... 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
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
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
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
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, sings Christmas carols during a community relations event at Kadena Language Institute. The "Golden Swordsmen"... More
181106-N-KG618-1088 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 6,
181106-N-KG618-1088 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 6, 2018) — Adm. Phil Davidson, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, shakes hands with Lt. Kitti Kopar, attached to Patrol Squadron 47, during a visit to Comma... More
190130-N-KG618-1234 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 30, 2019)
190130-N-KG618-1234 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 30, 2019) — Lt. j.g. Bryan Hunt, left, and Lt. j.g. Matt Johnston, right, both attached to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, conduct flight operations during... More
180711-N-KG618-2062 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180711-N-KG618-2062 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 11, 2018) —New Zealand Ambassador to the United States, Tim Groser tours a P-8A Poseidon on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pac... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 7, 2018) — Sailors assigned
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 7, 2018) — Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40 are greeted by friends and family upon returning from deployment. VP-40 is a maritime patrol squadron assigned to Patrol and Reconn... 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
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
190622-N-KG618-1049 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2019)
190622-N-KG618-1049 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2019) — Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Commanding Officer, is bonged on during VP-47's change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station Whidbey Isl... More
180119-N-KG618-1036 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180119-N-KG618-1036 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 19, 2019) — Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Joseph Cain, assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, conducts a preflight check pr... More
180116-N-KG618-1174 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180116-N-KG618-1174 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 16, 2019) — Lt. Cmdr. Korhan Orgun, left, Patrol Squadron 47 Exercise Sea Dragon Officer in Charge, poses for a picture with Lt. Cmdr. Taeyun Kim, middle,... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2018) — Cmdr. James Imlah,
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2018) — Cmdr. James Imlah, left, and Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Commanding Officer, cut the ceremonial cake at the VP-47 change of command ceremony on Naval Air S... More
190622-N-KG618-1571 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2019)
190622-N-KG618-1571 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2019) — Cmdr. T. Ryan Davis, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Commanding Officer, gives remarks to the squadron during VP-47's change of command ceremony on Naval Air Stat... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 29, 2018) — Rear Adm. Michael
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 29, 2018) — Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer, middle, Commander, Carrier Strike Group Three, speaks with Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, left, the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Execut... 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
180718-N-KG618-1080 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180718-N-KG618-1080 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 18, 2018) — Airman Jujuan Milan, assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47 and standing plane captain, launches a P-8A Poseidon fr... More
KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (June 26, 2018) — Capt. Kevin Long,
KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (June 26, 2018) — Capt. Kevin Long, Commander, Task Force 172, meets with servicemembers from the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) shortly after the arrival of a ROKN P-3C Orion on Marine Corps... More
180724-N-KG618-1092 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180724-N-KG618-1092 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 24, 2018) — Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Nick Casas, attached to Patrol Squadron 47, carries sonobuoys into a P-8A Poseidon on Joint Base Pearl... More
180114-N-KG618-2034 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180114-N-KG618-2034 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 14, 2019) — Servicemembers from U.S., Australia and the Republic of Korea pose in formation during a photo exercise at the commencement of Exercise Sea Dr... More
180709-N-KG618-1008 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180709-N-KG618-1008 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 9, 2018) — Major General Tim Gall, Commander, Joint Forces New Zealand, tours Commander Task Group 172.2 Joint Mobile Tactical Operations Center ... More
180703-N-KG618-1091 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180703-N-KG618-1091 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 3, 2018) Jane Hardy, Australia Consul-General in Honolulu, middle, and Capt. Kevin Long, Commander Task Force 172, right, listen to Group Capt. D... More
180914-N-KT659-1093 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2018)
180914-N-KT659-1093 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2018) — Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Kevin Leonard has his fouled anchors pinned on by his wife and son during Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) Chi... More
180116-N-KG618-1109 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180116-N-KG618-1109 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 16, 2019) — Lt. Cmdr. Taeyun Kim, left, and Lt. Eui Jun Yun, middle, both serving the Republic of Korea Navy, talk to Lt. Kevin Elmore, right, assigned to... More
180727-N-KG618-1068 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM
180727-N-KG618-1068 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 27, 2018) — Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) Rear Adm. Sungmok Choi, Commander, Maritime Task Flotilla 7, middle, Capt. Kevin Long, Commander, Task Force 17... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 7, 2018) — Sailors assigned
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 7, 2018) — Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 40 are greeted by friends and family upon returning from deployment. VP-40 is a maritime patrol squadron assigned to Patrol and Reconn... More
180709-N-KG618-1014 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180709-N-KG618-1014 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 9, 2018) — Wing Cmdr. Shane Hawkes, Deputy Commander, Task Group (CTG) 172.2, speaks to Major General Tim Gall, Commander, Joint Forces New Zeala... More
190208-N-KG618-2267 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 8, 2019) —
190208-N-KG618-2267 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 8, 2019) — Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Joseph Moreland, attached to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, conducts a post-load inspection of a Mark 54 torpedo... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 6, 2018) — Senior Chief Aviation
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 6, 2018) — Senior Chief Aviation Electrician's Mate Joshua Bouge, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, is pinned by his wife during a ceremony at Hangar 6 on Naval Air Station Whidbey Is... More
180115-N-KG618-1238 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180115-N-KG618-1238 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 15, 2019) — Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Ryan Murphy, assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, grounds a P-8A Poseidon foll... More