OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 8, 2019) — Lt. Michael Doehler, Patrol Squadron 47 Combat Aircrew 12 Tactical Coordinator, conducts a preflight inspection of a Mark 54 torpedo during a monthly task force weapons proficiency check. The "Golden Swordsmen" are currently deployed to Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance and theater outreach operations within 7th Fleet (C7F) area of operations in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F, and Pacific Command objectives throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region.

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