MISAWA, Japan (Aug. 3, 2022) - Sailors assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 load a AGM-84D Harpoon missile to a P-8A Poseidon aircraft during a live-load proficiency exercise on Misawa Air Base, Japan. VP-8 is currently deployed to NAF Misawa conducting maritime patrol, 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. Indo-Pacific Command objectives throughout the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Juan Sebastian Sua)