Petty Officer 1st Class Josue Jon-Paul, U.S. Navy, and Zach Burchfield, a researcher with the Office of Naval Research, prepare to launch a weather balloon aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) in the Bering Sea Aug. 19, 2023. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) is designed to conduct a wide range of research activities, providing more than 4,200 square feet of scientific laboratory space, numerous electronic sensor systems, oceanographic winches, and accommodations for up to 50 scientists. (Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Briana Carter)