030319-N-5640H-004 Kanoya, Japan (Mar 19, 2003) -- Cmdr. Daniel Rieke, Executive Officer of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) presents Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Rear Adm. Matsuoka, assigned to 1st Flight Group / 1st Flight Squadron (VP-1), Kanoya AB with a "Golden Eagles" hat and a photo of a Navy P-3C Orion flying near JapanÕs Mt. Fuji. The Japanese naval aviators hosted VP-9 in an event called "The Bonds of Friendship," where both American and Japanese Sailors interacted in various activities. The two squadrons fly the P-3C Orion anti-submarine aircraft. Navy photo by P
030319-N-5640H-004 Kanoya, Japan (Mar 19, 2003) -- Cmdr. Daniel Rieke, Executive Officer of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) presents Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Rear Adm. Matsuoka, assigned to 1st Flight Group / 1st Flight Squadron (VP-1), Kanoya AB with a "Golden Eagles" hat and a photo of a Navy P-3C Orion flying near JapanÕs Mt. Fuji. The Japanese naval aviators hosted VP-9 in an event called "The Bonds of Friendship," where both American and Japanese Sailors interacted in various activities. The two squadrons fly the P-3C Orion anti-submarine aircraft. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 1st Class Evelyn P. Haywood. (RELEASED) US Navy 030319-N-5640H-004 Cmdr. Daniel Rieke, Executive Officer of Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) presents Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Rear Adm. Matsuoka a photograph
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