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
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
181029-N-KG618-1020 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct 29, 2018) —
181029-N-KG618-1020 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct 29, 2018) — Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class David Grissom, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, takes photographic documentation of the Northern Mariana Islands' aftermat... More
181106-N-KG618-1048 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 6,
181106-N-KG618-1048 KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Nov. 6, 2018) — Adm. Phil Davidson, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, shakes hands with Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Shelby Corbin, attached to Patrol Squadro... 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
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
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 20, 2018) — Hospitalman Sidney
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 20, 2018) — Hospitalman Sidney Suit, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, helps children make paper snowflakes at a Family Fun Night in Tengan Castle on Camp Courtney. The "Golden Swordsmen... More
KADENA, Japan (Dec. 21, 2018) — Yeoman 2nd Class Carisma
KADENA, Japan (Dec. 21, 2018) — Yeoman 2nd Class Carisma Carter, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, plays fukuwarai 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, left, Information Systems Technician 1st David Howze, middle, and Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 1st Class Cary Beyer, rig... 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
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
180107-N-KG618-1061 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 7, 2019) —
180107-N-KG618-1061 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 7, 2019) — Capt. Kevin Long, Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10, right, speaks to Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Mike Burnett, middle, and Aircrewman (Operato... 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
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
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
180117-N-KG618-1036 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180117-N-KG618-1036 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 17, 2019) — P-8A Poseidons from the "War Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 16, front, and the "Golden Swordsmen" of VP-47, middle and back, are parked durin... More
180118-N-KG618-1038 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180118-N-KG618-1038 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 18, 2019) — Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Keon Williams, assigned to the "War Eagles" of Patrol Squadron 16, loads sonobuoys prior to flight during Exerc... More
180119-N-KG618-1014 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180119-N-KG618-1014 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 19, 2019) — Lt. Michael Austerberry, left, and Lt. j.g. Victoria Hurd, right, both assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, conduct prefl... More
180120-N-KG618-1026 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180120-N-KG618-1026 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 20, 2019) — Lt. j.g. Marc-Antoni Julia, assigned to the "War Eagles" of Patrol Squadron 16, works at a mission crew workstation prior to a flight during E... 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-KG618-1035 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
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
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
190312-N-KG618-2044 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 12, 2019)
190312-N-KG618-2044 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 12, 2019) — Col. Thomas Dobbs, Director, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Air Force Pacific, right, speaks with Lt. Bryan Marden, left, Patrol Squadron (VP... 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
190321-N-KG618-1131 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 21, 2019)
190321-N-KG618-1131 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-KG618-1228 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 29, 2019)
190329-N-KG618-1228 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-KG618-2080 OKINAWA, Japan (Apr. 5, 2019) —
190405-N-KG618-2080 OKINAWA, Japan (Apr. 5, 2019) — Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, Commander, U.S. Forces Japan, and Commander, 5th Air Force, tours a P-8A Poseidon during a static display with Patrol Squadron (VP) ... More
190410-N-KG618-1148 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 10, 2019)
190410-N-KG618-1148 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 10, 2019) — Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Commanding Officer, poses for a picture with his family in front of a P-8A Poseidon in hangar six at Naval ... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct 23, 2018) — Lt. j.g. Ryan Danek,
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct 23, 2018) — Lt. j.g. Ryan Danek, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, conducts flight operations in support of tactical Aircrew anti-submarine warfare proficiency. The "Golden Swordsmen" are... 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
181029-N-KG618-1022 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct 29, 2018) —
181029-N-KG618-1022 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct 29, 2018) — Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Chason Godwin, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, conducts flight operations while VP-47's Combat Aircrew Two patrols the No... 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
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
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
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 20, 2018) — Aviation Ordnanceman
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 20, 2018) — Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Brandii Simpson, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, helps children make paper reindeer at a Family Fun Night in Tengan Castle on Camp Courtney. The... More
KADENA, Japan (Dec. 21, 2018) — Hospitalman Sidney
KADENA, Japan (Dec. 21, 2018) — Hospitalman Sidney Suit, left, and Yeoman 2nd Class Carisma Carter, right, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, sing Christmas carols during a community relations event at Kadena... 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-KG618-1068 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) —
180105-N-KG618-1068 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) — Capt. Ann McCann, Commander, Destroyer Squadron 7, left, speaks with Lt. Cmdr. Seth Harbin, Commander Task Group (CTG) 72.2 Operations Officer, right, and Lt.... 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
180107-N-KG618-1214 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 7, 2019) —
180107-N-KG618-1214 EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 7, 2019) — Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Mario Ruiz III, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, conducts flight operations while VP-47's Combat Aircrew 6 patrols the Eas... 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
180115-N-KG618-1183 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180115-N-KG618-1183 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
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
180117-N-KG618-1032 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180117-N-KG618-1032 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 17, 2019) — Airman Justin Gortzig, assigned to the "War Eagles" of Patrol Squadron 16, stands plane captain prior to a launching a P-8A Poseidon to the f... More
180118-N-KG618-1004 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180118-N-KG618-1004 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 18, 2019) — Lt. j.g. Nam Nguyen, assigned to the "War Eagles" of Patrol Squadron 16, works at a mission crew workstation prior to flight during Exercise S... 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
180120-N-KG618-1031 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan.
180120-N-KG618-1031 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 20, 2019) — Lt. Daniel Novak, Patrol Squadron 16 Combat Aircrew Eight Mission Commander, right, speaks with Lt. Cmdr. Taeyun Kim, left, and Lt. Eui Jun Yu... 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
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
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
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
190312-N-KG618-3016 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 12, 2019)
190312-N-KG618-3016 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 12, 2019) — Capt. Ann McCann, Commander, Destroyer Squadron 7, gives remarks to Sailors assigned to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 during a Women's Hi... 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
190321-N-KG618-1262 OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 21, 2019)
190321-N-KG618-1262 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-KG618-1363 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 29, 2019)
190329-N-KG618-1363 OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 29, 2019) — French Republic Ambassador to Japan Laurent Pic, left, speaks with Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Commanding Officer, middle, and Cmdr. Ryan ... More
190405-N-KG618-2085 OKINAWA, Japan (Apr. 5, 2019) —
190405-N-KG618-2085 OKINAWA, Japan (Apr. 5, 2019) — Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, Commander, U.S. Forces Japan, and Commander, 5th Air Force, right, speaks with Cmdr. Nathan Gammache, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Comman... More
190410-N-KG618-1175 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 10, 2019)
190410-N-KG618-1175 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Apr. 10, 2019) — Chief Aircrewman (Operator) Joshua Holberton, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, greets his family in hangar six at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island sho... More
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct 23, 2018) — Aircrewman (Operator)
EAST CHINA SEA (Oct 23, 2018) — Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Mike Burnett, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, instructs Aircrewmen while conducting flight operations in support of tactical Aircrew anti-sub... 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
181029-N-KG618-1026 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct 29, 2018) —
181029-N-KG618-1026 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct 29, 2018) — Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Ashleigh Piffero, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, conducts flight operations while VP-47's Combat Aircrew Two patrols the... 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
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
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
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
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 29, 2018) — Aviation Structural
OKINAWA, Japan (Dec. 29, 2018) — Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 1st Class Cary Beyer, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, picks up trash during a VP-47 First Class Petty Officer Association community... More
180105-N-KG618-3062 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) —
180105-N-KG618-3062 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 5, 2019) — Capt. Kevin Long, Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10, speaks to Patrol Squadron 47 during an all-hands call on Kadena Air Force Base. The "Golden Sw... More