160923-N-WQ574-212 OAK HARBOR, Wash. (Sept. 23, 2016) – Senior Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Chad Sweetser, Patrol Squadron (VP) 40, hugs his children after returning home to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island from deployment. VP-40 conducted patrol and reconnaissance operations in the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Caleb Cooper/Released) VP-40 homecoming from 5th, 7th fleet deployment 160923-N-WQ574-212

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