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Argentina (Nov. 22, 2017) A reporter from Reuters films pilots from Patrol Squadron (VP) 10, Red Lancers, on a P-8a Poseidon aircraft. The Red Lancers are in Argentina as part of a detachment from Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 11 that has been assisting the Argentine military in locating a missing Argentine submarine and it’s 44 crew members. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Sean R. Morton/Released)</div>
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Bahia Blanca, ARGENTINA (Nov. 23, 2017) Members of the Argentine Navy help Sailors from the ‘Mad Foxes’ of Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 and the ‘Pelicans’ of VP-45 load sonobouys onto a P8-A Poseidon aircraft.  Sailors from VP-5 and VP-45 are currently in Bahia Blanca as part of a detachment from Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW) 11 assisting the Argentine military in their search for the missing Argentine submarine ARA San Juan.  (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Sean R. Morton/Released)</div>
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Argentina (Nov. 22, 2017) Lieutenant Junior Grade Jimmy Boyd, from Patrol Squadron (VP) 10, Red Lancers, coordinates tactics on a P-8a Poseidon aircraft. The Red Lancers are in Argentina as part of a detachment from Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 11 that has been assisting the Argentine military in locating a missing Argentine submarine and it’s 44 crew members. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Sean R. Morton/Released)</div>
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Argentina (Nov. 22, 2017) Aviation Warfare Operator Matthew Baker, from Patrol Squadron (VP) 10, Red Lancers, operates a radar on a P-8a Poseidon aircraft. The Red Lancers are in Argentina as part of a detachment from Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 11 that has been assisting the Argentine military in locating a missing Argentine submarine and it’s 44 crew members. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Sean R. Morton/Released)</div>
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    <div><b>By Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Morton</b> <span class="date">/ Published Nov. 27, 2017</span></div>
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    <p>Bahia Blanca, ARGENTINA (Nov. 23, 2017) – A detachment of Sailors from Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW) 11, have been conducting began conducting sea search and rescue operations off the coast of Argentine, since Nov. 19, 2017.</p>
<p>The detachment, made up of Sailors from the ‘Mad Foxes’ of Patrol Squadron (VP) 5, the ‘Red Lancers’ of VP-10, the ‘Pelicans’ of VP-45, the ‘Tridents’ of VP-26 and the CPRW-11 Tactical Operations Center, is utilizing two P-8A Poseidon aircraft to assist the Argentine military in the search for the Argentine submarine, ARA San Juan. </p>
<p>“This detachment is made up of assets and personnel from multiple squadrons and multiple geographical locations,” said Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Ingram, officer-in- charge of the detachment. “From day one we have been working very closely with Argentine leadership to get our assets where they need to be to best maximize the results of this search and rescue operation.” </p>
<p>Aircrews are using radar, infrared cameras and sonobouys, as well as a wide range of other sensors on board the aircraft, and are coordinating with other sea and air assets from multiple militaries in an attempt to locate the missing submarine.</p>
<p>“Our air crews have been operating the P-8A and its wide array of sensors on station nearly around the clock,” said Ingram. “During this time, they have been coordinating with other U.S. assets as well as other foreign militaries including the United Kingdom, Brazil and Chile.” </p>
<p>San Juan and its crew of 44 disappeared Nov. 15, 267 miles off the coast of Argentina while en route to its homeport at Mar del Plata. </p><br />
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