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
190622-N-KG618-1039 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2019)
190622-N-KG618-1039 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2019) — Cmdr. T. Ryan Davis, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Executive Officer, is bonged on during VP-47's change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island... More
190913-N-JQ019-1054 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 13, 2019)
190913-N-JQ019-1054 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-KG618-1073 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Oct. 15, 2019)
191015-N-KG618-1073 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-KG618-1009 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Oct. 18, 2019)
191018-N-KG618-1009 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Oct. 18, 2019) — Capt. Kevin D. Long, Commodore, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10 (CPRW-10), is bonged on during CPRW-10 change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station W... More
191104-N-YL152-1024 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Nov. 4, 2019)
191104-N-YL152-1024 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
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 30, 2018) — Patrol Squadron
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 30, 2018) — Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Command Master Chief Todd Strebin, right, and Navy Career Counselor Tonya Simpkins, left, cut a cake in celebration of the 125th birthday of the chief... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Scott Sabau, a pilot with Patrol
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Scott Sabau, a pilot with Patrol Squadron 47 from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, helps adjust a vest on Japan Self Defense Forces' (JSDF) Cmdr. Nobuhiko Morita at Camp Lemonnier, Dji... More
150308-N-NB694-035 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Sicily
150308-N-NB694-035 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Sicily (March 8, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 rivets a new hole into a P-3C Orion tailpipe at Naval Air Station Sigon... More
150428-NB694-099 CATANIA, Sicily (April 28, 2015) Personnel
150428-NB694-099 CATANIA, Sicily (April 28, 2015) Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Yosseli Zelaya, left, and Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 3rd Class Nicole Coiteux, both assigned the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squa... More
Navy Lt. Derrick Ransom, a tactical coordinator with
Navy Lt. Derrick Ransom, a tactical coordinator with Patrol Squadron 47, and native of Portland, N.Y., greets his wife at Hangar 104 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 28, 2015. During their seven-month depl... More
161027-N-NB694-049 OKINAWA, Japan (October 27, 2016)
161027-N-NB694-049 OKINAWA, Japan (October 27, 2016) A P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft, from the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, transits the flight line of Kadena Air Base. VP-47 is currently ... More
161031-N-NB694-060 OKINAWA, Japan (October 31, 2016)
161031-N-NB694-060 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
170119-N-NB694-065 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 17, 2017) Yeoman
170119-N-NB694-065 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 17, 2017) Yeoman First Class Amber Smith, with the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, from Grants Pass, Ore., partakes in the annual Navywide E-7 advancement ex... 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
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
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Jan. 18, 2018) — Naval Aircrewman
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Jan. 18, 2018) — Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Marcos Sanchez, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, speaks to Sondra Even, former Action Officer for Assistant Secretary of the Navy's ... More
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 8, 2018) — Command Master Chief
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 8, 2018) — Command Master Chief Todd Strebin, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Command Master Chief, speaks to members of the Royal Norwegian Air Force in Hangar 6 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Is... 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) — Rear Adm. Michael
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Mar. 29, 2018) — Rear Adm. Michael Wettlaufer, left, Commander, Carrier Strike Group Three, speaks with Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Kyle Olson, right, attached to the "Golden Swordsmen" o... 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
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2018) — Lt. Edwin Handley,
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 22, 2018) — Lt. Edwin Handley, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10 Chaplain, delivers the invocation during the Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station Whid... 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, bows his head during the invocation of the VP-47 change of command ceremony on Naval Air Station Whidbey Isl... More
180708-N-KG618-1044 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180708-N-KG618-1044 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 8, 2018) — Servicemembers from the Indian Navy pose for a picture on Hickam Air Force Base flight line in front of an Indian Navy P-8A Poseidon o... More
180914-N-KG618-1128 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2018)
180914-N-KG618-1128 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 14, 2018) — Chief Aircrewman (Operator) Neva Patterson, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, hugs her father after having her fouled anchors pinned on during the Nav... 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
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
190913-N-JQ019-1080 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 13, 2019)
190913-N-JQ019-1080 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 13, 2019) — Chief (Select) Aviation Ordnanceman Christian McGregor, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, has one his gold fouled anchors pinned on by Chief Aviation... More
191015-N-KG618-1088 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Oct. 15, 2019)
191015-N-KG618-1088 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-KG618-1017 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Oct. 18, 2019)
191018-N-KG618-1017 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Oct. 18, 2019) — Rear Adm. Peter A. Garvin, Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group, is bonged on during Patrol and Reconnasissance Wing 10 (CPRW-10) change of command ... 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
150308-N-NB694-062 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Mar. 08, 2015)
150308-N-NB694-062 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Mar. 08, 2015) Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airmen Lorenzo Simmons, left, and Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Gregory Freeman, right, both assigned to the Golden Swordsmen... More
Janine Ransom, a Portland, N.Y., native, waits as her
Janine Ransom, a Portland, N.Y., native, waits as her husband’s plane pulls in at Hangar 104 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 28, 2015. During their seven-month deployment, the ‘Golden Swordsmen’ of Patrol... More
161027-N-NB694-083 OKINAWA, Japan (October 27, 2016)
161027-N-NB694-083 OKINAWA, Japan (October 27, 2016) Petty Officer 3rd Class Jordan Doroshenko, from the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, unloads sonobuoys from a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft... More
170119-N-NB694-066 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 17, 2017) Aviation
170119-N-NB694-066 OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 17, 2017) Aviation Electronics Technician First Class Bryant Wilson, with the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, from Houston, partakes in the annual Navywide E... 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) — 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, and Lt. Cmdr. Michael Lynch, VP-47 Maintenance Officer, s... 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. (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. (June 6, 2018) — Senior Chief Aviation
OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 6, 2018) — Senior Chief Aviation Electrician's Mate Joshua Bouge hands his chief petty officer collar devices to Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Demetris Stephens during a cere... 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) — 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
180724-N-KG618-1120 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM,
180724-N-KG618-1120 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (July 24, 2018) — Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jason Rosemond, attached to Patrol Squadron 47, carries sonobuoys onto a P-8A Poseidon on Joint Base P... 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
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