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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The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Scientific Development Squadron ONE (VXS) 1 “Warlocks” are on call to deploy environmental observation buoys in advance of hurricanes along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico during throughout June to November hurricane season. From left to right: Commanding Officer Cmdr. Aaron Roberts, Mr. Jacob Davis, Mr. Eric Stackpole, Maintenance Officer Lt. John Leyba, Quality Assurance Officer Lt. Sean Carpenter, First Class Petty Officer (AWF1) Gapinski, First Class Petty Officer (AWF1) Gavin Naughton, Operations Officer Lt. Ben Cumberland and Senior Enlisted Leader Chief Petty Officer (AWFC) Fred Lewis at the top of the stairs.

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U.S. Navy photo by AWF1 Gapinski

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