OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 8, 2019) — Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Devon Merritt, attached to the "Golden Swordsmen" of Patrol Squadron 47, secures an Air-to-Ground 84D Harpoon missile following downloading 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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