Patrol Squadron FOUR SEVEN (VP-47)

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Welcome to the official U.S. Navy VP-47 Command Fan Page; operated by VP-47 Public Affairs team. Deployed to Hawaii equipped with PBM Mariner aircraft.

Labeled "The Best in the West", VP-47 is the Navy's Finest Maritime Patrol Squadron and continues the tradition of the best Sailors and Aircraft within the Pacific Fleet. VP-47 was officially established as VPB-27 at Naval Air Station Harvey Point, North Carolina on June 1, 1944 during World War II. The squadron participated in the Okinawa Campaign in 1945. When the war finished the squadron undertook courier services in the Western Pacific until VPB-27 returned to Hawaii and was redesignated VP-47.

11/02/2026

Congratulations and thank you to AWO2 Zachary Hammond on his decision to and reenlist!

Reenlisting Officers: LT Larson

10/12/2026

The Golden Swordsmen Have Returned!

10/04/2026

⚔️From the Golden Swordsmen to our families and friends back home — THANK YOU!

As we wrap up this deployment, we want to take a moment to recognize the people who made it possible for us to stay focused on the mission: our families, friends, and loved ones back home.

While the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron FOUR SEVEN (VP-47) were deployed across the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Operations, you were the ones holding things down at home. From missed birthdays and holidays to long days and countless nights apart, your patience, sacrifices, encouragement, and unwavering support never went unnoticed.

Every phone call, message, care package, and word of encouragement reminded us that we had an incredible team waiting for us back home.

We’re proud of what our Sailors accomplished during this deployment, but we know that none of it happens without the support of the people behind the Sailors.

To our families and friends — thank you for standing behind the Golden Swordsmen. We couldn’t do what we do without you.

09/25/2026

Congratulations and thank you to PRC Kelly Bergman on her decision to and reenlist!

Reenlisting Officers: LT Hensley

09/22/2026

Congratulations to all our awardees at today's Quarters!

09/17/2026

⚓️ Once again, congratulations to our newest Chief Petty Officers!

The anchor represents more than a milestone—it carries with it the responsibility to lead, mentor, and support the Sailors who look to our Chiefs for guidance. As these Sailors enter the Chiefs Mess, they carry forward a tradition built on service, accountability, and commitment to others.

09/15/2026

Join us for the Annual Chief pinning ceremony, Wednesday 16 Sept at 0900 Japan Standard Time, Tuesday 15 Sept at 1700 Pacific Standard Time / 2000 Eastern Standard Time.

Tune into Naval Air Facility Misawa’s page to watch the ceremony.

09/03/2026

Sailors assigned to the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron FOUR SEVEN (VP-47), the Tridents of Patrol Squadron TWO SIX (VP-26), and the Totems of Patrol Squadron SIX NINE (VP-69) put their knowledge and experience to the test today as they took the Petty Officer First Class Navy-Wide Advancement Exam!

Good luck to all of our Sailors! ⚓💪

09/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our newly promoted LCDR Steve Belavance! 🎉

Your hard work, dedication, and leadership have earned you this incredible milestone. We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement and look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in this next chapter of your Navy career.

Congratulations, LCDR Belavance!

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3760 N Charles Porter
Oak Harbor, WA
98278

Website

https://www.airpac.navy.mil/Organization/Patrol-Squadron-VP-47/

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