KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 14, 2015) LT Christopher Malherek, assigned to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9, prepares to land a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft during a routine training flight for the squadron's advanced readiness program. VP-9 is involved in preparations for their inter-deployment readiness cycle, conducting exercises and maintenance to maximize operational performance and efficiency.

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