160118-N-MV308-044 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Jan. 18, 2016) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Apprentice Man Xu, assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, washes a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft as part of a corrosion preventative maintenance plan at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, Jan. 18, 2016. VP-9 is forward deployed to the 6th Fleet area of responsibility and is assigned to CTF 67, responsible for tactical control of deployed maritime patrol and reconnaissance squadrons throughout the European and African areas of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communi

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160118-N-MV308-044 SIGONELLA, Sicily (Jan. 18, 2016) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Apprentice Man Xu, assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, washes a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft as part of a corrosion preventative maintenance plan at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, Jan. 18, 2016. VP-9 is forward deployed to the 6th Fleet area of responsibility and is assigned to CTF 67, responsible for tactical control of deployed maritime patrol and reconnaissance squadrons throughout the European and African areas of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amber Porter/Released)

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