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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 6, 2018) — Senior Chief Aviation
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 6, 2018) — Senior Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate Luis Ruiz, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, is pinned by his wife and son during a ceremony at Hangar 6 on Naval Air Station Whidbey... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 29, 2018) — Information Systems
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 29, 2018) — Information Systems Technician 1st David Howze, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, picks up trash during a VP-47 First Class Petty Officer Association community relations even... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 6, 2018) — Senior Chief Aviation
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 6, 2018) — Senior Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate Luis Ruiz, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, is covered by Master Chief Avionics Technician Denise Rodriquez during a ceremony at Han... 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
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
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
190228-N-SU503-1002 VICTORIA, Australia (Feb. 28, 2019)
190228-N-SU503-1002 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
190314-N-KG618-1101 IWO TO, Japan (Mar. 14, 2019) —
190314-N-KG618-1101 IWO TO, Japan (Mar. 14, 2019) — Lt. Matthew Kelly, left, assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, speaks during a reenlistment ceremony at the memorial on Mount Suribac... 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, awards Cmdr. James Imlah, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Commanding Officer, the Legion of Merit during the VP-47 cha... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 29, 2018) — Information Systems
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 29, 2018) — Information Systems Technician 1st David Howze, left, and Personnel Specialist 1st Class Joanna Banda, right, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, pick up trash during a VP-47 F... More
190913-N-JQ019-1133 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 13, 2019)
190913-N-JQ019-1133 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 13, 2019) — Chief (Select) Aviation Structural Mechanic Jared Padgett, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, has one of his gold fouled anchors pinned on by his child... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct 23, 2018) — Lt. Travis Cameron,
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct 23, 2018) — Lt. Travis Cameron, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, oversees training operations as the Mission Commander in support of tactical Aircrew anti-submarine warfare proficiency. ... 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, grants permission for Cmdr. James Imlah to be relieved as commanding officer of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 during... 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
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 29, 2018) — Cmdr. Nathan Gammache,
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 29, 2018) — Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, left, the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Executive Officer, speaks with Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer, middle, Commander, Carrier Strike ... 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
180119-N-KG618-1014 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180119-N-KG618-1014 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 19, 2019) — Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Joseph Gallegos, assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, works at a mission crew workstation... More
190130-N-KG618-1042 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 30, 2019)
190130-N-KG618-1042 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 30, 2019) — Lt. Zach Alcairo, Patrol Squadron 47 Combat Aircrew (CAC) 9 Mission Commander, delivers a preflight brief to CAC-9 and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force serv... More
MOUNT ERIE, Wash. (Mar. 16, 2018) — Air Crewman (Operator)
MOUNT ERIE, Wash. (Mar. 16, 2018) — Air Crewman (Operator) 2nd Class Benjamin Fouche, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, reenlists on top of Mount Erie, Wash. VP-47 is a maritime patrol squadron currently st... 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
190329-N-KG618-1237 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 29, 2019)
190329-N-KG618-1237 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 29, 2019) — Cmdr. Ryan Davis, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Executive Officer, left, Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, VP-47 Commanding Officer, second from left, French Republic Ambass... More
190314-N-KG618-1138 IWO TO, Japan (Mar. 14, 2019) —
190314-N-KG618-1138 IWO TO, Japan (Mar. 14, 2019) — Lt. Matthew Kelly, left, reenlists Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Michael Hauselmann, right, both assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron (VP) ... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct 23, 2018) — Aircrewman (Operator)
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct 23, 2018) — Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Mike Burnett, center, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, instructs a fire drill while conducting flight operations in support of tactical Aircre... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 8, 2018) — Oberstløytnant Sverre
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 8, 2018) — Oberstløytnant Sverre Olstad of the Royal Norwegian Air Force sits at a console on a P8-A Poseidon during a Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 static display at Naval Air Station Whidbey... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2018) — Naval Air Station
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2018) — Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) Honor Guard parades the colors during the Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 change of command ceremony on NASWI. VP-47 is a maritime patrol squ... 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
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
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 29, 2018) — Rear Adm. Michael
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 29, 2018) — Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer, middle right, Commander, Carrier Strike Group Three, speaks with Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Kyle Olson, right, attached to the "Golden Swor... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2018) — Chief Aviation
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2018) — Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Kenneth Rodgers, front right, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, hugs Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Clint Perez, front left, att... More
180105-N-KG618-1051 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) —
180105-N-KG618-1051 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) — Capt. Ann McCann, Commander, Destroyer Squadron 7, left, speaks with Lt. Bryan Marden, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, middle, and Lt. Cmdr. Seth Harbin,... More
190321-N-KG618-1171 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 21, 2019)
190321-N-KG618-1171 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
180724-N-KG618-1140 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180724-N-KG618-1140 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 24, 2018) —Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Nick Casas, attached to Patrol Squadron 47, carries sonobuoys onto a P-8A Poseidon on Joint Base Pearl ... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 29, 2018) — Rear Adm. Michael
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 29, 2018) — Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer, left, Commander, Carrier Strike Group Three, speaks with Lt. William Walls, right, attached to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47... More
180114-N-KG618-2080 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180114-N-KG618-2080 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 14, 2019) — Sailors assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47 pose for a group picture following a photo exercise at the commencement of Ex... More
190208-N-KG618-2416 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 8, 2019) —
190208-N-KG618-2416 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 8, 2019) — Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Devon Merritt, attached to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, secures an Air-to-Ground 84D Harpoon missile following... More
190622-N-KG618-1599OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2019)
190622-N-KG618-1599OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2019) — Members of the official party observe the benediction during Patrol Squadron (VP) 47's change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASW... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 8, 2018) — Major Terje Methi
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 8, 2018) — Major Terje Methi of the Royal Norwegian Air Force sits at a console on a P8-A Poseidon during a Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 static display at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NA... 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
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
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
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 6, 2018) — Cmdr. James Imlah,
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 6, 2018) — Cmdr. James Imlah, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Commanding Officer, congratulates Senior Chief Aviation Electrician's Mate Joshua Bouge during a ceremony at Hangar 6 on Naval Air S... 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
181114-N-KG618-1026 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 14,
181114-N-KG618-1026 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 14, 2018) — Capt. Jason Canfield, Deputy Commander, Task Force 72, exchanges gifts with Capt. Kang Kim, commander of Republic of Korea Navy, Air Group 61, during... More
180116-N-KG618-1026 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180116-N-KG618-1026 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 16, 2019) — Lt. Kevin Elmore, assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, works at a mission crew workstation prior to flight during Exercis... More
190208-N-KG618-1873 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 8, 2019) —
190208-N-KG618-1873 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 8, 2019) — Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Devon Merritt, left, observes Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Kolyn Paswater, right, both attached to the "Golden Swordsmen" of ... 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, grants permission for Cmdr. Nathan Gammache to assume duties as commanding officer of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 ... More