P-8A Poseidon crews from the "Mad Foxes" of Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 are conducting routine maritime domain awareness operations while on detachment in Keflavik, Iceland.

U.S. Navy P-8As routinely operate out of Keflavik in order to advance U.S. national interest, security and stability.

VP-5 arrived in Keflavik, Oct. 5, just days after deploying to Sigonella, Italy, and have been conducting long-range, anti-submarine warfare operations. The combat aircrews (CAC) have been resolutely and successfully operating to provide vital maritime information back to U.S. 6th Fleet.

"This has been an incredible opportunity to not only demonstrate the United States' maritime patrol capabilities, but to strengthen our relationship with our NATO allies," said Lt. Cody Berreman, CAC 10's mission commander. "The experience and knowledge gained from working in the North Atlantic area of responsibility has been invaluable toward strengthening the U.S. and NATO presence in 6th Fleet."

VP 5 has started on their six-month deployment to U.S. 4th and 6th Fleet at a sprint. In just one month, they have already operated out of four countries in U.S. 6th Fleet and have no plans to slow operations anytime soon. The CACs currently operating out of Keflavik have played a vital role in improving maritime security and dominance through these continued operations.

Quick Facts:

VP 5 is on a dual deployment to Sigonella, Italy and El Salvador.

VP 5 has several CACs detached to Keflavik, Iceland.

VP 5 recently provided range clearing in support of exercise Formidable Shield 2017, while in Keflavik, Iceland.

U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, joint, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.

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