SIGONELLA, Sicily (Oct. 01, 2015) – Aviation Machinist’s Mate Erik Swanson, left, and Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Carlos Rios, both assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, perform a man on the stand evolution in order to find a potential engine leak on a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft at Naval Air Station Sigonella. 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. (U
SIGONELLA, Sicily (Oct. 01, 2015) – Aviation Machinist’s Mate Erik Swanson, left, and Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Carlos Rios, both assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, perform a man on the stand evolution in order to find a potential engine leak on a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft at Naval Air Station Sigonella. 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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