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    Releasing a weather balloon

    RED SEA

    05.11.2012

    Courtesy Photo

    U.S. Navy           

    Capt. Grady Banister, commanding officer of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), prepares to release a weather balloon used for retrieving upper air soundings off the fantail of the ship. Iwo Jima and embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Natasha R. Chalk)

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    Date Taken: 05.11.2012
    Date Posted: 05.14.2012 23:25
    Photo ID: 580003
    VIRIN: 120511-N-5698C-025
    Resolution: 1500x2100
    Size: 278.16 KB
    Location: RED SEA

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