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Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 “The Golden Swordsmen”

Welcome

VP-47 is a P-8A Poseidon multi-mission maritime aircraft squadron that conducts anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and humanitarian response.

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Leaders

  • Commander Zachary J. Sipes

    Commander

    TagVP-47 Executive Officer

  • Command Master Chief Danal J. Shaffer

    Command Master Chief, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47

    TagVP-47 Senior Enlisted Advisor

  • Commander Alex C. Yu-Rank

    Commanding Officer, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47

    TagVP-47 Commanding Officer

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