VP-47 SMI - Atsugi

NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Feb. 16, 2022) – Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Joshua Smith, assigned to the “Golden Swordsmen” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, performs maintenance on the wing of a P-8A Poseidon during a Scheduled Maintenance Inspection (SMI) on the flight line at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan, Feb. 16, 2022. VP-47 is currently deployed to NAF Misawa, Japan conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance and theater outreach operations within the U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) area of operations in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives throughout the region.