181029-N-KG618-1026 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 29, 2018) Aircrewman (Operator) 2nd Class Ashleigh Piffero, attached to Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, conducts flight operations while VP-47's Combat Aircrew Two patrols the Northern Mariana Islands conducting humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in response to the aftermath of Typhoon Yutu. The "Golden Swordsmen" are currently deployed to Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan, conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance and theater outreach operations within U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) area of operations in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F, and U.S. Pacific Command objectives throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kevin A. Flinn/Released)