5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 27, 2018) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Vincent Brown, assigned to the “Grey Knights” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, prepares his tools before removing screws from the nose of a P-3C Orion anti-submarine warfare patrol aircraft. VP-46 is currently deployed to the 5th Fleet and 7th Fleet areas of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, VP-46 is supporting naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western India
5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 27, 2018) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Vincent Brown, assigned to the “Grey Knights” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 46, prepares his tools before removing screws from the nose of a P-3C Orion anti-submarine warfare patrol aircraft. VP-46 is currently deployed to the 5th Fleet and 7th Fleet areas of operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. While in this region, VP-46 is supporting naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
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