Deployed to NAS Sigonella in August 2001 , VP-5 relocated multiple crews and aircraft to NAF Souda Bay , following the September 11 attacks . Following the commencement of Operation Enduring Freedom , VP-5 assisted in providing theater-wide Intelligence , Surveillance , and Reconnaissance operation with 1,100 sorties encompassing 6,600 mishap-free flight hours . Additionally , the squadron supported continued efforts to maintain peace and stability in the Balkans in Operations Deliberate Forge and Joint Guardian
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
VP-5