Brett Bilodeau, a Sailor from Guthrie, KY, currently deployed to the Middle East Sends home a Holiday Greeting. Bilodeau is an aviation electronics technician working directly with the mission equipment on board the mighty P-8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol and reconnaissance aircraft.
Misawa Air Base, Japan– Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 held a Change of Command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, on May 03, 2025, during which Cmdr. Derrick “DB” Bruce relieved Cmdr. AJ “Dumpster” Dierks.
Patrol Squadron 8 holds a change of command as they welcome their new Commanding Officer to Cmdr. A.J. Dierks and Executive Officer Cmdr. Derrick Bruce.
The “Fighting Tigers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 recently traveled to Rayong, Thailand, to take part in Sea Surveillance Exercise (SEASURVEX) alongside members of Squadron 102, Wing One, of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) Sept. 5-10.
Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 recently traveled to Rayong, Thailand, to take part in Sea Surveillance Exercise (SEASURVEX) alongside members of Squadron 102, Wing One, of the Royal Thai Navy
