251015-N-IJ922-1012 SIGONELLA, Italy (Oct. 15, 2025) – A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon assigned to the “Fighting Marlins” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 40 sits on the apron at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, as Sailors prepare the aircraft for training. A C-130 Hercules with Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 55 is visible in the background. VP-40 is currently deployed in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, supporting the warfighting effectiveness, lethality, and readiness of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, while defending U.S., Allied, and partner interests in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andy A. Anderson)
| Date Taken: | 10.15.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 10.17.2025 03:52 |
| Photo ID: | 9363674 |
| VIRIN: | 251015-N-IJ992-1012 |
| Resolution: | 3137x2091 |
| Size: | 1.44 MB |
| Location: | U.S. 6TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
| Web Views: | 62 |
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