U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Scientific Development Squadron ONE (VXS) 1 takes to the skies to deploy observational buoys in front of Hurricane Helene’s projected path on Tuesday, Sept. 24 (IMAGE)

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U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Scientific Development Squadron ONE (VXS) 1 takes to the skies to deploy observational buoys in front of Hurricane Helene’s projected path on Tuesday, Sept. 24

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U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Scientific Development Squadron ONE (VXS) 1 takes to the skies to deploy observational buoys in front of Hurricane Helene’s projected path on Tuesday, Sept. 24 providing real-time forecasts to the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) Hurricane Coastal Impacts (NHCI) team for timely prediction and operational readiness. The view from the cockpit of the NP-3C Orion, an all-weather, medium-altitude, long-endurance aircraft as the teams heads towards the Gulf of Mexico to deploy information buoys. From left to right Operations Officer Lt. Ben Cumberland, Senior Enlisted Leader Chief Petty Officer (AWFC) Fred Lewis, and Maintenance Officer Lt. John Leyba.

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U.S. Navy photo by AWF1 Gapinski

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