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    High Altitude Balloon 2023

    ATLANTIC OCEAN, UNITED STATES

    02.05.2023

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Tyler Thompson      

    High Altitude Balloon 2023     

    Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 recover a high-altitude surveillance balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Feb. 5, 2023. EODGRU 2 is a critical part of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force that clears explosive hazards to provide access to denied areas; secures the undersea domain for freedom of movement; builds and fosters relationships with trusted partners, and protects the homeland. At the direction of the President of the United States and with the full support of the Government of Canada, U.S. fighter aircraft under U.S. Northern Command authority engaged and brought down a high altitude surveillance balloon within sovereign U.S. airspace and over U.S. territorial waters Feb. 4, 2023. Active duty, Reserve, National Guard, and civilian personnel planned and executed the operation, and partners from the U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Aviation Administration, and Federal Bureau of Investigation ensured public safety throughout the operation and recovery efforts. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tyler Thompson)

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    Date Taken: 02.05.2023
    Date Posted: 02.07.2023 10:00
    Photo ID: 7620705
    VIRIN: 230205-N-QA919-0180
    Resolution: 6388x4259
    Size: 860.35 KB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN, US

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