OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 30, 2018) — Patrol Squadron
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 30, 2018) — Patrol Squadron (VP) 47's chiefs' mess pose for a picture in celebration of the 125th birthday of the chief petty officer (CPO). VP-47 joins CPOs across the globe by taking p... More
Seaman Michelle Boatman hauls an AGM-65 Maverick
Seaman Michelle Boatman hauls an AGM-65 Maverick air-to-ground tactical missile to load on a P-3C Orion aircraft during the Patrol Squadron 47 conventional weapons technical proficiency inspection. The inspecti... More
Hawaii sailor honored with room dedication
Chief Petty Officer Dung H. Tran’s family stands in the hallway of Building 6470, awaiting the unveiling of a plaque dedicated to him. Tears were shed as members of Patrol Squadron 47 and the family of Chief Pe... More
U.S. Navy P-3C Orion Provides Assistance To New Zealand After Earthqua...
161115-N-N0897-002 WHENUAPAI, New Zealand (Nov. 15, 2016) Lt. j.g. Shane Lewis, with the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, examines a chart of New Zealand with an airman from the Royal New Zealand Ai... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Brian Mckee, a maintenance officer with
U.S. Navy Lt. Brian Mckee, a maintenance officer with Patrol Squadron 47 greets Japan Self Defense Forces' (JSDF) Cmdr. Nobuhiko Morita, at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Morita is the Deployment Air Force for Count... More
150428-NB694-009 CATANIA, Sicily (April 28, 2015) Yeoman
150428-NB694-009 CATANIA, Sicily (April 28, 2015) Yeoman 3rd Class Justin Mileski, assigned the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, organizes a garage at "Oasi della Divina Provvidenza" as part of a co... More
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jeremy Lyon, an administrative officer
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jeremy Lyon, an administrative officer with Patrol Squadron 47, of Kailua, Hawaii, reunites with his family at Hangar 104 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 28, 2015. During their seven-month ... More
Foreign object damage (FOD) walk down
160602-N-NB694-042 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (June 30, 2016) Sailors with the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 conduct foreign object damage (FOD) walk down on the flight line of Marine Corps Base Hawaii. ... More
161006-N-NB694-056 OKINAWA, Japan (October 6, 2016)
161006-N-NB694-056 OKINAWA, Japan (October 6, 2016) Sailors with the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 remove a safety harness from a pallet in preparation for unpacking equipment. VP-47 is currently ... More
161015-N-NB694-033 OKINAWA, Japan (October 15, 2016)
161015-N-NB694-033 OKINAWA, Japan (October 15, 2016) A P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft, with the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, transits the flight line of Kadena Air Base . VP-47 is currently... More
161022-N-NB694-142 OKINAWA, Japan (October 22, 2016)
161022-N-NB694-142 OKINAWA, Japan (October 22, 2016) Sailors with the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 interact with children at the Kimutaka Child Center in Okinawa, Japan, during a Halloween Party.... More
161026-N-NB694-010 OKINAWA, Japan (October 26, 2016)
161026-N-NB694-010 OKINAWA, Japan (October 26, 2016) Cmdr. Ryan Cech, commanding officer of the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, gives opening remarks to Sailors attending a safety pause. VP-47 is c... More
161027-N-NB694-016 OKINAWA, Japan (October 27, 2016)
161027-N-NB694-016 OKINAWA, Japan (October 27, 2016) Sailors from the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 conduct foreign object damage (FOD) walk down on the flight line of Kadena Air Base. VP-47 is cu... More
161031-N-NB694-025 OKINAWA, Japan (October 31, 2016)
161031-N-NB694-025 OKINAWA, Japan (October 31, 2016) Sailors from the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 conduct foreign object damage (FOD) walk down on the flight line of Kadena Air Base. VP-47 is cu... More
161102-N-NB694-087 OKINAWA, Japan (November 02, 2016)
161102-N-NB694-087 OKINAWA, Japan (November 02, 2016) Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II, commanding general of 3rd Marine Division, prepares to enter a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft attached to the Golden S... More
161103-N-NB694-010 OKINAWA, Japan (November 03, 2016)
161103-N-NB694-010 OKINAWA, Japan (November 03, 2016) Petty Officer 3rd Class Maressa Pena, attached to the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, waits for further instruction before directing a P-3C Ori... More
Vice Adm. Joseph P. Aucoin Talks to Sailors of VP-47
161120-N-N0897-002 WHENUAPAI, New Zealand (November 20, 2016) Vice Adm. Joseph P. Aucoin, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, thanks Sailors with the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 for their role in assisti... More
161206-N-N0897-001 PATTAYA, Thailand (December 6, 2016)
161206-N-N0897-001 PATTAYA, Thailand (December 6, 2016) Lt. Aaron Dewitt, a pilot with the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, showcases the cockpit of a P-3C Orion to the Royal Thai Navy sailors durin... More
170119-N-NB694-018 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 17, 2017) Chief
170119-N-NB694-018 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 17, 2017) Chief Aviation Electrician’s Mate Joshua Bouge, with the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, from Sherman, Texas, reads instructions to first class pet... More
180718-N-KG618-1006 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180718-N-KG618-1006 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 18, 2018) — Airman Jujuan Milan, attached to Patrol Squadron 47 and standing plane captain, launches a P-8A Poseidon on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-H... More
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
180724-N-KG618-1054 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180724-N-KG618-1054 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 24, 2018) —A Patrol Squadron 47 P-8A Poseidon returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 24. Twe... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Jan. 18, 2018) — Lt. Stephen Williams,
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Jan. 18, 2018) — Lt. Stephen Williams, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, speaks to Sondra Even, former Action Officer for Assistant Secretary of the Navy's (Research, Development, and Acqu... More
USS Dallas Wardroom Visits VP-47
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Feb. 02, 2018) — USS Dallas (SSN-700) leadership visited Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 to tour a P-8A Poseidon at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI) February 2nd. VP-47 is a maritime patrol s... 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
MOUNT ERIE, Wash. (Mar. 16, 2018) — Lt. Cmdr. Justin
MOUNT ERIE, Wash. (Mar. 16, 2018) — Lt. Cmdr. Justin Jennings, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47's Operations Officer, reenlists Air Crewman (Operator) 2nd Class Benjamin Fouche on top of Mount Erie, Wash. VP-47 is a mar... More
VP-47 Celebrates 1000 Hours in Flight in P-8A Poseidon
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 21, 2018) — Sailors from Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 pose for a picture to celebrate 1000 hours of flight in the P-8A Poseidon, the Navy's premiere long-range anti-submarine warfare platform... 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
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
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
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2018) — Cmdr. Nathan Gammache,
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2018) — Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Executive Officer, waits to be bonged on during the VP-47 change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island (NASWI... More
180708-N-KG618-1024 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180708-N-KG618-1024 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 8, 2018) — Cmdr. Ryan Davis, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Executive Officer, shakes hands with servicemembers from the Indian Navy on Hickam Air Force... More
VP-47 Uploads Harpoon during RIMPAC 2018
180712-N-JY822-1066 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (July 12, 2018) — Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Nick Casas, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, attaches a wing to a AGM-84D Harpoon missile at Marine Corps Base H... 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
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct 23, 2018) — Aircrewman (Operator)
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct 23, 2018) — Aircrewman (Operator) 3rd Class Izak Ramirez, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, conducts flight operations in support of tactical Aircrew anti-submarine warfare proficiency. T... 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
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
U.S. Navy Chief Aircrewman (Operator) Robert Hall,
U.S. Navy Chief Aircrewman (Operator) Robert Hall, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, conducts flight operations aboard a P-8 Poseidon aircraft over the Philippine Sea while VP-47's Combat Aircrew Two patrols... 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
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
181114-N-KG618-1006 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 14,
181114-N-KG618-1006 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 14, 2018) — Rear Adm. Ki Jae Kim, commander of Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), Air Wing Six, exchanges gifts with Capt. Brian Erickson, Commander, Task Force 72, ... 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
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, talks to students during a community relations event at Kadena Language Institute. The "Golden Swordsmen" are ... More
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 29, 2018) — Personnel Specialist
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 29, 2018) — Personnel Specialist 1st Class Joanna Banda, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, picks up trash during a VP-47 First Class Petty Officer Association community relations event i... 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
180105-N-KG618-3019 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) —
180105-N-KG618-3019 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) — Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Kyle Olson, attached to Patrol Squadron 47, stands in front on the enlisted formation during an all-hands call. The "Golden Sw... More
180107-N-KG618-1032 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 7, 2019) —
180107-N-KG618-1032 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 7, 2019) — Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Mike Burnett, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, conducts flight operations while VP-47's Combat Aircrew 6 patrols the East ... More
180114-N-KG618-1014 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180114-N-KG618-1014 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 14, 2019) — Cmdr. Troy Tartaglia, Commanding Officer, Patrol Squadron 16, right, and Lt. Cmdr. Aaron Roberts, Commander, Task Force 72 Exercise Sea Dragon... More
180115-N-KG618-1017 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180115-N-KG618-1017 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 15, 2019) — A P-8A Poseidon assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47 exits the flightline following flight operations. Exercise Sea Dragon... More
180116-N-KG618-1002 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180116-N-KG618-1002 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 16, 2019) — Aircrewman (Operator) 3rd Class Eric Vice, assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, inspects a sonobuoy prior to flight durin... More
180117-N-KG618-1063 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180117-N-KG618-1063 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 17, 2019) — Airman Justin Gortzig, assigned to the "War Eagles" of Patrol Squadron 16, directs aircrew with hand signals while standing plane captain pri... More
180118-N-KG618-1098 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180118-N-KG618-1098 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 18, 2019) — Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Christopher Sellers, assigned to the "War Eagles" of Patrol Squadron 16, inspects equipment prior to flight du... 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
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
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
OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 29, 2019) — Lt. j.g. Matt Johnston,
OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 29, 2019) — Lt. j.g. Matt Johnston, attached to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, speaks with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force servicemembers attached to Fleet Air Wing 5 ... More
190130-N-KG618-1021 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 30, 2019)
190130-N-KG618-1021 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 30, 2019) — Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Kristen Robinson, attached to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, speaks with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ser... More
190208-N-KG618-1123 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 8, 2019) —
190208-N-KG618-1123 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 8, 2019) — Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Joseph Moreland, attached to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, directs the uploading of an Air-to-Ground 84D Harpoo... More
190228-N-SU503-1009 VICTORIA, Australia (Feb. 28, 2019)
190228-N-SU503-1009 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
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
190314-N-KG618-1011 IWO TO, Japan (Mar. 14, 2019) —
190314-N-KG618-1011 IWO TO, Japan (Mar. 14, 2019) — Sailors assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 hike to Mount Suribachi. VP-47 is currently deployed to Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa... More
190321-N-KG618-1117 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 21, 2019)
190321-N-KG618-1117 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
190329-N-KG618-1192 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 29, 2019)
190329-N-KG618-1192 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 29, 2019) — French Republic Ambassador to Japan Laurent Pic, left, speaks with Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Commanding Officer, right, during a static ... 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
190410-N-KG618-1098 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 10, 2019)
190410-N-KG618-1098 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 10, 2019) — Lt. Cmdr. Seth Harbin, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Maintenance Officer, is accompanied by his children after departing from a P-8A Poseidon into hangar six at... 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
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
191015-N-KG618-1065 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Oct. 15, 2019)
191015-N-KG618-1065 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Oct. 15, 2019) — Capt. Kevin Long, Commodore, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10 (CPRW-10), speaks with Sailors from Patrol Squadron 47 during his last flight as CPRW-10. C... 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
191104-N-YL152-1001 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Nov. 4, 2019)
191104-N-YL152-1001 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Nov. 4, 2019) — Retired Adm. William Moran and Vice Adm. Mike Moran, Principal Military Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition), pos... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 30, 2018) — Patrol Squadron
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 30, 2018) — Patrol Squadron (VP) 47's chiefs' mess pose for a picture in celebration of the 125th birthday of the chief petty officer (CPO). VP-47 joins CPOs across the globe by taking p... More
Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron 47 lift an AGM-65
Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron 47 lift an AGM-65 Maverick air-to-ground tactical missile to a P-3C Orion aircraft during the Patrol Squadron 47 conventional weapons technical proficiency inspection. The in... More
U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Harold Closz, a pilot with Patrol
U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Harold Closz, a pilot with Patrol Squadron 47 from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, examines the cockpit of a P-3 with Japan Self Defense Forces' Chief Petty Officer Kazuya Sampei. He a... More
150428-NB694-069 CATANIA, Sicily (April 28, 2015) Yeoman
150428-NB694-069 CATANIA, Sicily (April 28, 2015) Yeoman 3rd Class Justin Mileski, assigned the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, cleans out a garage at "Oasi della Divina Provvidenza" as part of a c... More
Navy Lt. Ivan Williams, a pilot with Patrol Squadron
Navy Lt. Ivan Williams, a pilot with Patrol Squadron 47, and a native of Oakley, Calif., reunites with his family at Hangar 104 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 28, 2015. During their seven-month deploymen... More
161006-N-NB694-071 OKINAWA, Japan (October 6, 2016)
161006-N-NB694-071 OKINAWA, Japan (October 6, 2016) Seaman Kristina Snadon, with the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, removes plastic covering from pallets in preparation for unpacking equipment. VP... More
161015-N-NB694-072 OKINAWA, Japan (October 15, 2016)
161015-N-NB694-072 OKINAWA, Japan (October 15, 2016) Petty Officer 3rd Class Tyler Ray, with the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, directs a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft to its parking spot. V... More
161022-N-NB694-162 OKINAWA, Japan (October 22, 2016)
161022-N-NB694-162 OKINAWA, Japan (October 22, 2016) Seaman Amber Dietz, left, and Petty Officer 1st Class Maria Garcia, both with the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, take a selfie with a child at ... More
161026-N-NB694-053 OKINAWA, Japan (October 26, 2016)
161026-N-NB694-053 OKINAWA, Japan (October 26, 2016) Sailors with the Red Lancers of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 talk about the safety areas of a P-8 Poseidon with Sailors from the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadr... More
161027-N-NB694-035 OKINAWA, Japan (October 27, 2016)
161027-N-NB694-035 OKINAWA, Japan (October 27, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class David Pietri, from the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, inspects an APS-137 radar on a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraf... More
161031-N-NB694-055 OKINAWA, Japan (October 31, 2016)
161031-N-NB694-055 OKINAWA, Japan (October 31, 2016) Sailors from the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 conduct foreign object damage (FOD) walk down on the flight line of Kadena Air Base. VP-47 is cu... More
161102-N-NB694-107 OKINAWA, Japan (November 02, 2016)
161102-N-NB694-107 OKINAWA, Japan (November 02, 2016) Cmdr. James Imlah, executive officer of the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, middle, talks to Maj. Gen. Richard L. Simcock II, commanding genera... More
161103-N-NB694-067 OKINAWA, Japan (November 03, 2016)
161103-N-NB694-067 OKINAWA, Japan (November 03, 2016) Petty Officer 3rd Class Jordan Doroshenko, attached to the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, waits for further instruction before directing a P-3... More
161206-N-N0897-002 PATTAYA, Thailand (December 6, 2016)
161206-N-N0897-002 PATTAYA, Thailand (December 6, 2016) Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Espinoza, a naval aircrewman avionics with the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, interacts with the Royal Thai N... More
170119-N-NB694-039 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 17, 2017) Logistics
170119-N-NB694-039 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 17, 2017) Logistics Specialist First Class Maria Garcia, with the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, from Houston, reads instructions to first class petty offic... 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
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
MOUNT ERIE, Wash. (Mar. 16, 2018) — Lt. Cmdr. Justin
MOUNT ERIE, Wash. (Mar. 16, 2018) — Lt. Cmdr. Justin Jennings, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47's Operations Officer, reenlists Air Crewman (Operator) 2nd Class Benjamin Fouche on top of Mount Erie, Wash. VP-47 is a mar... 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
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
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
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2018) — Capt. Kevin Long,
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2018) — Capt. Kevin Long, Commodore, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10, is bonged on during the Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island... More
180708-N-KG618-1040 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180708-N-KG618-1040 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 8, 2018) — Cmdr. Ryan Davis, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Executive Officer, and Lt. Cmdr. Justin Jennings, attached to VP-47, pose for a picture with... More
180712-N-KG618-1017 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, Hawaii
180712-N-KG618-1017 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, Hawaii (July 12, 2018) — Sailors assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 use a MHU-83 Munitions Handling Unit to load a AGM-84D Harpoon missil... More
180718-N-KG618-1014 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180718-N-KG618-1014 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 18, 2018) — Airman Jujuan Milan, attached to Patrol Squadron 47 and standing plane captain, launches a P-8A Poseidon on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-H... More
180724-N-KG618-1071 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180724-N-KG618-1071 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 24, 2018) —Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron 47 place chocks under a P-8A Poseidon on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during Rim of the Pacific ... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2018) — Chief Aviation
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2018) — Chief Aviation Electrician Daniel Jackson, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, has his cover donned by Chief Aircrewman (Operator) Christopher Aiu during the Naval Air Stat... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct 23, 2018) — Aircrewman (Operator)
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct 23, 2018) — Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Mike Burnett, above, instructs Aircrewman (Operator) 3rd Class Izak Ramirez, below, both attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, while conducting fli... 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
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