A video frame from a P-3C Orion assigned to the Golden Eagles of Patro...
Arabian Gulf (Aug. 14, 2004) A video frame from a P-3C Orion assigned to the Golden Eagles of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) shows the Iranian flagged dhow Naji, as she awaits rescue operations from Seahawk helico... More
170303-N-YW024-006 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017)
170303-N-YW024-006 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017) A P-3 Orion, assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles, takes off during a command disestablishment at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The VP-9 squad... More
161205-N-WC566-020 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) The
161205-N-WC566-020 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) The Princeton University men’s basketball team toured a multi-service static display of airpower at Hickam Field on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The basketball ... More
170303-N-PA426-209 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017)
170303-N-PA426-209 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017) A P-3 Orion, assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles, completed its final takeoff during a command disestablishment at Marine Corps Base Hawai... More
Aircrews Track Surface Contacts
Operation Enduring Freedom (Oct. 30, 2001) Aviation Systems Warfare Operator 2nd Class Joel Delarme of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP 9) searches for and tracks surface contacts using radar and the Infrared Detection... More
Patrol Squadron on Station, operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Enduring Freedom (Oct. 30, 2001) U.S. Navy pilot Lt. Ewain McDowell from Patrol Squadron Nine (VP 9) flies his P-3C Orion on a surveillance flight in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy ... More
A P-3C �Orion� assigned to the �Golden Eagles� of Patrol Squadron Nine...
Misawa, Japan (Feb. 13, 2003) A P-3C Orion assigned to the Golden Eagles of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) circles Mt. Fuji. VP-9 is forward deployed to Misawa, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 2nd C... More
Cmdr. Daniel Rieke, Executive Officer of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) p...
Kanoya, Japan (Mar. 19, 2003) Cmdr. Daniel Rieke, Executive Officer of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) presents Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Rear Adm. Matsuoka, assigned to 1st Flight Group / 1st Fligh... More
A P-3C Orion assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9).
Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan (Apr. 08, 2003) A P-3C Orion assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) undergoes a post flight turnaround on the flight line at Kadena Air Base after completing a mission to Edwin-... More
Cmdr. Bradley A. Carpenter conducts post flight checks in the cockpit ...
Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan (Apr. 08, 2003) Cmdr. Bradley A. Carpenter conducts post flight checks in the cockpit of his P-3C Orion assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9), after landing at Kadena Air Base ... More
Lt. j.g. Karensa L. Heidmiller operates the navigation station aboard...
Kadena Air Force Base, Japan (May. 09, 2003) Lt. j.g. Karensa L. Heidmiller operates the navigation station aboard a P-3C Orion aircraft assigned to the Golden Eagles of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9), during a mi... More
Lt. j.g. Ceke A. Poiro and Aviation Electricians Mate 1st class David ...
Kadena Air Force Base, Japan (May. 09, 2003) Lt. j.g. Ceke A. Poiro and Aviation Electricians Mate 1st class David P. Hagan conduct engine start-up procedures in the cockpit of a P-3C Orion aircraft assigned t... More
US Navy (USN) Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class (AO3) Cary Buel, assign...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Eric J. Benson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More
U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Cary Buel, assigned to Patrol...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Eric J. Benson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More
U.S. Navy Commodore James R. Wyatt (left) Commanding Officer, Patrol S...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM/IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: US NAVAL FORCES ... More
US Navy (USN) Commodore (CMDR) James R. Wyatt (background left) Comman...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM/IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: US NAVAL FORCES ... More
U.S. Navy MASTER CHIEF Aviation Systems Operator Angel Acevedo (foregr...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Major Command Shown: US NAVAL FORCES CENTRAL COMMAN... More
US Navy (USN) Commodore (CMDR) James R. Wyatt (left) Commanding Office...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN John T. Jackson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More
Pakistan Navy Rear Admiral (RADM) Shahid Iqbal, Commander, Task Force ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN John T. Jackson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More
Commanding Officer Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Cmdr. James R. Wyatt gr...
Southwest Asia (Jun. 20, 2006) Commanding Officer Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Cmdr. James R. Wyatt greets Commander Task Force One Five Zero (CTF-150) Rear Adm. Shahid Iqbal of the Pakistan Navy. Iqbal visited ... More
Pakistan Navy Rear Admiral (RADM) Shahid Iqbal (left) Commander, Task ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Al Udeid Air Base, Doha Country: Qatar (QAT) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN John T. Jackson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More
US Navy (USN) Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class (AM2) Markeith...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Eric J. Benson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More
US Navy (USN) Command MASTER CHIEF (CNOCM) of US Navy Forces Iraq, Pat...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Eric J. Benson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More
US Navy (USN) Command MASTER CHIEF (CNOCM) of US Navy Forces Iraq, Pat...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Eric J. Benson, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More
Task Group 57.18 comprised of VP-9 and CMO-2B has completed 180,000 h...
KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Oct. 26, 2008) Task Group 57.18 comprised of VP-9 and CMO-2B, home based at Marine Corp Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, has completed 180,000 hours of mishap-free flying in the past thir... More
Lt. Sean O'Neill ensures the buoys are seated properly
Lt. Sean O'Neill ensures the buoys are seated properly while conducting a preflight inspection of a P-3 Orion prior to takeoff. The aircraft belongs to Patrol Squadron 9 and O'Neill serves as tactical coordinat... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Roberto Hernandez, assigned
Petty Officer 2nd Class Roberto Hernandez, assigned to Patrol Squadron 9, analyzes sonobuoy information during a preflight check aboard a P-3 Orion aircraft at Misawa Air Base. VP-9 is on a deployment in the U.... More
The 21-month-old daughter of Lt. Cmdr Alan Miller waves
The 21-month-old daughter of Lt. Cmdr Alan Miller waves an American flag and greets her father, assigned to Patrol Squadron 9, as he returns home from a six-month deployment, Nov. 16. During the deployment, VP-... More
MWR-sponsored Harlem Globetrotters visit
Eric "Hacksaw" Hall, a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, teaches Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 "Golden Eagle" Yeoman 2nd Class Sheliat Raji of Smyrna, Ga., a signature trick during a Morale, Welfare and Recreation s... More
P-3C Orion tour, US Navy Photogrpah
Vice Adm. Phil Davidson, commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, center, tours a P-3C Orion from Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 at Naval Air Station Sigonella. VP-9 is forward deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility... More
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Gegg, assigned to the Golden Eagles
Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Gegg, assigned to the Golden Eagles of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, answers questions from visiting Italian officers from Naval Air Station Sigonella during an introduction to the squadron's P-3C O... More
Cmdr. Katrina Hill, far left, incoming commander of Patrol Squadron (V...
SIGONELLA, Sicily (May. 02, 2014) Cmdr. Katrina Hill, far left, incoming commander of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, listens as Cmdr. Brian Weiss, commanding officer of VP-9, conducts a pre-flight brief during his cha... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Mark Everett and Aviation
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Mark Everett and Aviation Structural Mechanic Equipment 1st Class Saul Arroyocalderon, both assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, prepare for a water separati... More
Lt. Evan Sisung, assigned to the Golden Eagles of Patrol Squadron (VP)...
KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (Jun. 29, 2014) Lt. Evan Sisung, assigned to the Golden Eagles of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, is greeted during the homecoming of VP-9 as the squadron returns to its home station at Kaneohe Bay,... More
150327-N-MV308-180 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 27, 2015) Sailors
150327-N-MV308-180 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 27, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Golden Eagles of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 watch the sunrise on Aircraft 916, a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft, during its last flight... More
Keeping it in the family
Navy Lt. Thomas Madera stands with his son Cpl. Thomas Madera II during his son's noncommissioned officer promotion ceremony held April 1, 2015, at the Pacific War Memorial. The elder Madera, a maintenance mate... More
150528-N-MV308-070 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (May 28, 2015)
150528-N-MV308-070 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (May 28, 2015) Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) 2nd Class Tracy McAllister, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, adjusts controls for landing during a r... More
Patrol Squadron 9 catcher Justin Bacon attempts to
Patrol Squadron 9 catcher Justin Bacon attempts to tag out Daniel Salvucci, the first baseman for the Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 team, during a 101 Days of Summer Softball Tournament game at Anne... More
VP-9 meets with families
Children, whose parents are members of Patrol Squadron 9, paint and make several crafts at the unit’s family readiness group meeting, July 7, 2015 at Waikulu Community Center. Their parents met with the unit’s ... More
150709-N-MV308-001 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 9, 2015)
150709-N-MV308-001 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 9, 2015) – Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) 3rd Class Christopher Madden, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, starts up air conditioning in a P-3... More
150714-N-MV308-001 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 14, 2015)
150714-N-MV308-001 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 14, 2015) Lt. Christopher Malherek, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, prepares to land a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft during a routin... More
SIGONELLA, Sicily (Oct. 01, 2015) – Aviation Machinist’s
SIGONELLA, Sicily (Oct. 01, 2015) – Aviation Machinist’s Mate Erik Swanson, left, and Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Carlos Rios, both assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, perform a m... More
160125-N-MV308-006 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Jan. 25, 2016)
160125-N-MV308-006 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Jan. 25, 2016) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Semaj Gonzalez and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Patrick Speights, Sailors assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (V... More
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor survivor, speaks with
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor survivor, speaks with Cmdr. Jeffrey Bowman, the executive officer of Patrol Squadron 9, at Hangar 104 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, December 2, 2016. Heckman is known for rescu... More
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Lieutenant Jordan Gruber
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Lieutenant Jordan Gruber (Pilot), assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9), displays the flight station of the P-8A Poseidon aircraft to Boeing St. Louis Employee... More
210201-N-YL152-926 RAF LOSSIEMOUTH, Scotland (Feb.
210201-N-YL152-926 RAF LOSSIEMOUTH, Scotland (Feb. 1, 2021) Sailors, assigned to "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, complete routine maintenance on a P-8A Poseidon aircraft. VP-9 is currently forward de... More
170303-N-YW024-061 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017)
170303-N-YW024-061 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017) A P-3 Orion, assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles, takes off during a command disestablishment at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The VP-9 squad... More
170303-N-PA426-195 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017)
170303-N-PA426-195 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017) A P-3 Orion, assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles, takes off for a final flight during command disestablishment at Marine Corps Base Hawaii... More
161205-N-WC566-035 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) Princeton
161205-N-WC566-035 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) Princeton University’s men’s basketball team Assistant Coach Kerry Kittles (left) from New Orleans, Louisiana, and player Devin Cannady (right), from Mishawaka, In... More
Naval Air Crewman (Mechanical) 2nd Class J.J. Schumacher,
Naval Air Crewman (Mechanical) 2nd Class J.J. Schumacher, a P-3 Orion assistant flight engineer, calculates his aircraft's takeoff performance during preflight preparations. Schumacher and his crew mates belong... More
Lt. Sean O'Neill, tactical coordinator of Patrol Squadron
Lt. Sean O'Neill, tactical coordinator of Patrol Squadron 9, performs a sonobuoy continuity check during a preflight inspection aboard a P-3 Orion aircraft at Misawa Air Base. VP-9 is on a deployment in the U.S... More
Lt. Cmdr. Alan Miller, training officer, Patrol Squadron
Lt. Cmdr. Alan Miller, training officer, Patrol Squadron 9, receives a warm welcome from his wife and daughter after returning to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, from a six-month deployment, Nov. ... More
Italian officers from Naval Air Station Sigonella prepare
Italian officers from Naval Air Station Sigonella prepare to board a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft assigned to the Golden Eagles of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 during a visit with the squadron. VP-9 is forward... More
Sailors assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron
Sailors assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 prepare for a water separation bag check on a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft at Naval Air Station Sigonella. VP-9 is forward deployed to th... More
150321-N-MV308-059 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (March 21, 2015)
150321-N-MV308-059 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (March 21, 2015) – Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Cecilia Clifford, youngest Sailor in attendance, and Lt. Thomas Madera, most experienced Sailor in attendance, bo... More
150327-N-MV308-544 DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.
150327-N-MV308-544 DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. (March 28, 2015) An aerial view of retired military planes taken from aircraft 916, a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft from the Golden Eagles of Patrol ... More
150528-N-MV308-091 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (May 28, 2015)
150528-N-MV308-091 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (May 28, 2015) Capt. Stephen L. Newlund, left, commanding officer of Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW) 2, and Lt. Cmdr. Keith Buckingham, assigned to the "Golden Eagle... More
Michael Morriss, the shortstop for the 1st Battalion,
Michael Morriss, the shortstop for the 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment team, takes a swing while at bat during a 101 Days of Summer Softball Tournament game at Annex Field, June 28, 2015. The “Kings of Batt... More
150709-N-MV308-025 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 9, 2015)
150709-N-MV308-025 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 9, 2015) - Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) 2nd Class Craig Sullivan, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, waits for takeoff clearance after compl... More
150714-N-MV308-084 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 14, 2015)
150714-N-MV308-084 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 14, 2015) Lt. Charles Coassin, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, writes coordinates during a routine training flight for the squadron's adva... More
160125-N-MV308-001 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Jan. 25, 2016)
160125-N-MV308-001 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Jan. 25, 2016) Chief Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) Eric Nordstrom, assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, conducts preflight inspection on a P-3C Orion ... More
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor survivor, speaks with
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor survivor, speaks with Cmdr. Beth Regoli, the commanding officer of Patrol Squadron 9, about his experiences during the attack on Pearl Harbor at Hangar 104 aboard Marine Corps Bas... More
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Boeing St. Louis employees
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Boeing St. Louis employees pose in front of a P-8A Poseidon aircraft, assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9). VP-9 is homeported in Oak Harbor, WA. Boeing is th... More
210201-N-YL152-931 RAF LOSSIEMOUTH, Scotland (Feb.
210201-N-YL152-931 RAF LOSSIEMOUTH, Scotland (Feb. 1, 2021) A P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine warfare patrol aircraft, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, left, sits on the foggy flight-lin... More
161205-N-WC566-043 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) Members
161205-N-WC566-043 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) Members of Princeton University men’s basketball team walk aboard a P-3C Orion long-range anti-submarine warfare aircraft, during a multi-service static display of... More
170303-N-YW024-006 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017)
170303-N-YW024-006 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017) A P-3 Orion, assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles, takes off during a command disestablishment at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The VP-9 squad... More
170303-N-PA426-136 Naval Aircrewman renders a final
170303-N-PA426-136 Naval Aircrewman renders a final salute to a P-3 Orion attached to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles during command disestablishment at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The VP-9 squadron is ... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Rolando Mireles, an in-flight
Petty Officer 2nd Class Rolando Mireles, an in-flight technician assigned to Patrol Squadron 9, programs and loads sonobuoys onto the storage rack aboard a P-3 Orion at Misawa Air Base. VP-9 is on a deployment ... More
Naval Air Crewman (Operational Level) 2nd Class Roberto
Naval Air Crewman (Operational Level) 2nd Class Roberto Hernandez analyzes buoy information while conducting a preflight check on board a P-3 Orion aircraft. Hernandez and his crew mates belong to Patrol Squadr... More
Cmdr. Rich Prest, executive officer, Patrol Squadron
Cmdr. Rich Prest, executive officer, Patrol Squadron 9, walks into Hangar 105 with his family after returning to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, from a six-month deployment, Nov. 16, 2010. During ... More
First Class Petty Officer Association Sailors assigned
First Class Petty Officer Association Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 participate in a community service project at the Targa Florio Museum. VP-9 is forward deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of res... More
Aviation Ordanceman 3rd Class Justin McCaskey, assigned
Aviation Ordanceman 3rd Class Justin McCaskey, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, provides hand signals for the safety of other Golden Eagles during a water separation bag check on a P-3... More
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 forward (in front)
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 forward (in front) Junius Ketter and Patrol Squadron 9 player Steven Parks (in blue) fight for control of the ball during a 101 Days of Summer Soccer Tournament game at Pop... More
150321-N-MV308-074 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (March 21, 2015)
150321-N-MV308-074 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (March 21, 2015) – Cmdr. Gonzalo Partida, executive officer of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Apprentice Cecilia Clifford, youngest Sailor in attendan... More
150327-N-MV308-781 DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.
150327-N-MV308-781 DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. (March 28, 2015) Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Eddie Carranza, from San Diego, signs aircraft 916, a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft from the Gold... More
150528-N-MV308-103 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (May 28, 2015)
150528-N-MV308-103 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (May 28, 2015) Capt. Stephen L. Newlund, left, commanding officer of Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW) 2, Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) 2nd Class Tracy McAllister and ... More
Bradley Diamond, the pitcher for 1st Battalion, 12th
Bradley Diamond, the pitcher for 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, delivers his pitch during a 101 Days of Summer Softball Tournament game at Annex Field, June 28, 2015. The “Kings of Battle” defeated Marine... More
150709-N-MV308-137 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 9, 2015)
150709-N-MV308-137 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 9, 2015) – Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Alex Cowen, left, and Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Tamatha Shulmerich, right, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of P... More
160125-N-MV308-003 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Jan. 25, 2016)
160125-N-MV308-003 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Jan. 25, 2016) – Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Cole Christopher hands a cartridge actuated device (CAD) to Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Mallory Richardson during a routine ... More
Sailors with Patrol Squadron 9 await Melvin Heckman’s
Sailors with Patrol Squadron 9 await Melvin Heckman’s arrival at Hangar 104 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii on December 2, 2016. Heckman is known for rescuing sailors from the USS Arizona during the attack on P... More
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Lieutenant Commander Benjamin
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Lieutenant Commander Benjamin Cordle (Naval Flight Officer), assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9), explains the capabilities of the P-8A Poseidon aircraft to ... More
210125-N-YL152-715 RAF LOSSIEMOUTH, Scotland (Jan.
210125-N-YL152-715 RAF LOSSIEMOUTH, Scotland (Jan. 25, 2021) A P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine warfare patrol aircraft, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, left, does pilot trainer touch-and... More
170303-N-PA426-043 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017)
170303-N-PA426-043 KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII (Mar. 3, 2017) Naval Aircrewman Avionics 2nd class Brenton Spendlove, assigned to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles, gives a final wave during command disestablish... More
161205-N-WC566-052 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) Princeton
161205-N-WC566-052 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) Princeton University basketball players Will Gladson (right), from St. Louis, Missouri, and Hans Brase (second right), from Clover, South Carolina, talk to Sailors... More
Lt. j.g. Ryan Jones enters the flight plan during preflight
Lt. j.g. Ryan Jones enters the flight plan during preflight inspections on board a P-3 Orion aircraft prior to takeoff. Jones, a patrol plane pilot, belongs to Patrol Squadron 9 out of Marine Corps Base Hawaii... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class J.J. Schumacher, a P-3 Orion
Petty Officer 2nd Class J.J. Schumacher, a P-3 Orion assistant flight engineer assigned to Patrol Squadron 9, calculates his aircraft's takeoff performance during preflight preparations at Misawa Air Base. VP-9... More
Lt. Cmdr. Alan Miller, training officer, Patrol Squadron
Lt. Cmdr. Alan Miller, training officer, Patrol Squadron 9, embraces his wife and watches as their daughter excitedly waves an American flag following Miller's return to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Ha... More
First Class Petty Officer Association Sailors assigned
First Class Petty Officer Association Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 receive thanks and recognition during a community service project at the Targa Florio Museum. VP-9 is forward deployed to the U.S... More
Aviation Ordanceman 3rd Class Justin McCaskey, assigned
Aviation Ordanceman 3rd Class Justin McCaskey, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, provides hand signals for the safety of other Golden Eagles during a water separation bag check on a P-3... More
150331-N-MV308-013 DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.
150331-N-MV308-013 DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. (March 31, 2015) Retired P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft are used to support active military planes at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration... More
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 team player
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 team player Tavares Bush prepares to take a swing during a 101 Days of Summer Softball Tournament game at Annex Field, June 28, 2015. The “Kings of Battle” defeated “... More
150709-N-MV308-152 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 9, 2015)
150709-N-MV308-152 KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 9, 2015) – Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Tamatha Shulmerich and Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Alex Cowen, assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron... More
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor survivor, tells the
Melvin Heckman, a Pearl Harbor survivor, tells the stories of his experience during the Pearl Harbor attack to the sailors of Patrol Squadron 9 at Hangar 104 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, December 2, 2016. H... More
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Lieutenant Junior Grade Angela
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 19, 2019) Lieutenant Junior Grade Angela Chambless (Pilot), assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9), explains the ins and outs of the P-8A Poseidon aircraft to Boeing St. ... More
161205-N-WC566-061 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) Members
161205-N-WC566-061 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 5, 2016) Members of Princeton University men’s basketball team talk to Lt. Rebecca NeSmith from Appleton, Wisconsin, a Navy Pilot assigned to U.S. Navy Patrol Squadron Nine... More
170303-N-PA426-003 A P-3 Orion patrol aircraft attached
170303-N-PA426-003 A P-3 Orion patrol aircraft attached to Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles was prepared for final takeoff during command disestablishment at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The VP-9 squadron... More
Lt. Sean O'Neill performs a buoy continuity check during
Lt. Sean O'Neill performs a buoy continuity check during a preflight inspection on board a P-3 Orion aircraft prior to takeoff. O'Neill, who serves as the aircraft's tactical coordinator and mission commander, ... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Aaron Rody, assigned to Patrol
Petty Officer 2nd Class Aaron Rody, assigned to Patrol Squadron 9, conducts preflight operations at his non-acoustic station aboard a P-3 Orion aircraft at Misawa Air Base. VP-9 is on a deployment in the U.S. 7... More
Sailors assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron
Sailors assigned to the "Golden Eagles" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 conduct a water separation bag check on a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft at Naval Air Station Sigonella. VP-9 is forward deployed to the U.... More
Timothy Harvey, the 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment
Timothy Harvey, the 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment team’s third baseman, gives a high five to Michael Morriss, the team’s shortstop, during the 101 Days of Summer Softball Tournament, June 28, 2015. The “K... More