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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (Jan. 24, 2023) – Lt. Cmdr. Harischandra presents Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 and Combat Aircrew 5 with hats as a token of appreciation for their involvement in the Sri Lanka Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training/Marine Exercise. VP-10 is currently operating from Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. The squadron conducts maritime patrol and reconnaissance, as well as theater outreach operations, as part of a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Brian DePaola)