By MC1 (SW/AW) John Smolinski
Staff Writer
The “Tridents” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 26 begin their final deployment with the P-3C Orion aircraft during a send-off of their first two planes from NAS Jacksonville, on Jan. 22.
The historic occasion was attended by senior leadership, family and friends of VP-26 Sailors and members of the Jacksonville maritime patrol community.
“This is a historic deployment for you,” said Rear Adm. Matthew Carter, commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group.