Spain (Nov. 16, 2016) Petty Officer Second Class Edward Nowakowski and Seaman Marielaina Bouchard, Patrol Squadron (VP) 45 maintenance personnel, prepare a VP-45 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for engine starts prior to a flight over the Atlantic Ocean. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

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