160624-N-DC740-034 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (June 24, 2016) Naval Aircrewman (Operator) 1st Class Steve Oles, Patrol Squadron 30, explains the process of deploying sonar buoys during a tour of a P-8 Poseidon for local officials, Navy League members, Chamber of Commerce members, and Association of Military Officers members on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island's Ault Field. The P-8 is scheduled to replace the P-3, in naval service since the 1960s, no later than 2020. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Hetherington/Released) NASWI P-8 Tour 160624-N-DC740-034

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