U.S. Naval Aircrewman (Mechinical) 3rd Class Melissa

U.S. Naval Aircrewman (Mechinical) 3rd Class Melissa Ellis, assigned to Patrol Squadron FORTY-SIX (VP-46), performs routine maintenance on a P-3C Orion before a flight in support of Operation Inherent Resolve May 2, 2017. The P-3C has advanced submarine detection sensors such as directional frequency and ranging sonobuoys and magnetic anomaly detection equipment. The avionics system is integrated by a general purpose digital computer that supports all of the tactical displays, monitors and automatically launches ordnance and provides flight information to the pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Battles)