Patrol Squadron FOUR SEVEN (VP-47)

Patrol Squadron FOUR SEVEN (VP-47) Welcome to the official U.S. Navy VP-47 Command Fan Page; operated by VP-47 Public Affairs team. Deployed to Hawaii equipped with PBM Mariner aircraft.

Labeled "The Best in the West", VP-47 is the Navy's Finest Maritime Patrol Squadron and continues the tradition of the best Sailors and Aircraft within the Pacific Fleet. VP-47 was officially established as VPB-27 at Naval Air Station Harvey Point, North Carolina on June 1, 1944 during World War II. The squadron participated in the Okinawa Campaign in 1945. When the war finished the squadron under

took courier services in the Western Pacific until VPB-27 returned to Hawaii and was redesignated VP-47.

Sailors assigned to the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron FOUR SEVEN (VP-47), the Tridents of Patrol Squadron TWO SIX ...
09/03/2026

Sailors assigned to the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron FOUR SEVEN (VP-47), the Tridents of Patrol Squadron TWO SIX (VP-26), and the Totems of Patrol Squadron SIX NINE (VP-69) put their knowledge and experience to the test today as they took the Petty Officer First Class Navy-Wide Advancement Exam!

Good luck to all of our Sailors! ⚓💪

🎉 Congratulations to our newly promoted LCDR Steve Belavance! 🎉Your hard work, dedication, and leadership have earned yo...
09/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our newly promoted LCDR Steve Belavance! 🎉

Your hard work, dedication, and leadership have earned you this incredible milestone. We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement and look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in this next chapter of your Navy career.

Congratulations, LCDR Belavance!

⚔️ VP-47 was honored to host Rear Adm. Mattingly, Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group! ⚔️We were grateful for the...
08/31/2026

⚔️ VP-47 was honored to host Rear Adm. Mattingly, Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group! ⚔️

We were grateful for the opportunity to welcome Rear Adm. Mattingly and showcase the mission, capabilities, and—most importantly—the incredible Sailors who make it all happen.

During his visit, Rear Adm. Mattingly held an All-Hands call with Sailors from VP-47, VP-26, VP-69, and TOCRON, recognizing the accomplishments of several outstanding individuals and praising the teams for their hard work and dedication throughout the deployment.

He spoke about the positive impact our Sailors continue to make and recognized everything our teams have accomplished while operating across the Indo-Pacific.

Visits like these are an opportunity to highlight the hard work happening across our commands, strengthen our team, and reinforce our shared commitment to keeping our nation and allies safe.

Thank you, Rear Adm. Mattingly, for taking the time to visit, engage with our Sailors, and recognize their incredible work! 🇺🇸⚓✈️

Congratulations and thank you to both AZ2 Stumbaugh and AM2 Austin on their decision to and reenlist while on detachme...
08/19/2026

Congratulations and thank you to both AZ2 Stumbaugh and AM2 Austin on their decision to and reenlist while on detachment to Austrialia

Your Golden Swordsmen participated in Pacific Airshow 2026-showcasing the power and agility of their P-8A Poseidon aircr...
08/19/2026

Your Golden Swordsmen participated in Pacific Airshow 2026-showcasing the power and agility of their P-8A Poseidon aircraft off the stunning coast of Surfer's Paradise, Australia. Here are a few of our favorite shots from their performance over the water!

We had the honor of welcoming Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Keita Funakura, Northern Air Defense Force commander...
08/05/2026

We had the honor of welcoming Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Keita Funakura, Northern Air Defense Force commander aboard one of our squadron's aircraft for a firsthand look at the capabilities of the P-8A Poseidon and the mission our team performs every day.

Visits like these provide valuable opportunities to share knowledge, strengthen mutual understanding, and enhance interoperability between our forces. As allies committed to security and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific, every opportunity to learn from one another reinforces the strong partnership between the United States and Japan.

Together, we continue to build a stronger alliance—ready to meet today's challenges and those of tomorrow. 🇺🇸🇯🇵

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Congratulations to VP-47’S newest Chief Selects! Earning the fouled anchor is far more than a milestone—it's a symbol of...
08/05/2026

Congratulations to VP-47’S newest Chief Selects!

Earning the fouled anchor is far more than a milestone—it's a symbol of years of unwavering dedication, sacrifice, and leadership. Every long day on the flight line, every challenge overcome, and every Sailor mentored has led to this moment.

We couldn't be prouder to see you take this next step in your Navy careers.

Welcome to the start of Chief Season. Embrace the challenge, honor the tradition, and lead with humility, integrity, and purpose as you forge the future of the Chief's Mess.

⚓ Anchors Aweigh—and congratulations, Chief Selects!

PRC (SEL) MARQUIN NORRIS
ATC (SEL) FRANCISCO MONTANEZ
AWOC (SEL) MARCANGELO LIZZA

Congratulations and thank you to AWO2 John Dohoney on his decision to and reenlist!Reenlisting Officers: LT Pelzer ...
08/04/2026

Congratulations and thank you to AWO2 John Dohoney on his decision to and reenlist!
Reenlisting Officers: LT Pelzer

Congratulations and thank you to AT2 Timothy Johnson on his decision to and reenlist!Reenlisting Officers: CWO3 Woodle...
08/04/2026

Congratulations and thank you to AT2 Timothy Johnson on his decision to and reenlist!

Reenlisting Officers: CWO3 Woodley

We were honored to have Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Kitagawa, Deputy Commander, Northern Air Defense Force, a...
07/25/2026

We were honored to have Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Kitagawa, Deputy Commander, Northern Air Defense Force, and Maj. Gen. Tomikawa, Commander, 3rd Air Wing, JASDF Misawa Air Base, stop by for a tour of our P-8a Poseidons. During the visit, we were able to show off some of the capabilities of the P-8a as well as share how we contribute to the security of the region.

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