VP-47 conducts flight ops at Kadena Air Base

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (May 7, 2026) A P-8A Poseidon, assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, takes off from Kadena Air Base, Kadena, May 7. VP-47 is currently deployed to Misawa Air Base conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance and theater outreach operations within 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class William Sykes/Released)