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    USS Bataan drops ALTO buoy from CH-53 [Image 1 of 5]

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    USS Bataan drops ALTO buoy from CH-53

    231018-N-AG075-1031
    GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 18, 2023) From left to right, Cpl. Aidan Vigneux and Cpl. Joshua Vannoy, both assigned to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 126 (Reinforced) (VMM 126), assist in a mission to drop an Autonomous Lagrangian Thermometric Observer (ALTO) profiling float to collect oceanographic data in the Gulf of Aden from a CH-53E attached to VMM 126, Oct 18. The ALTO is activated by being dropped in the ocean and sends temperature, depth, and salinity measurements through a satellite connection every four days for up to four years at a time. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alisha Gleason)

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    Date Taken: 10.18.2023
    Date Posted: 10.24.2023 03:02
    Photo ID: 8084241
    VIRIN: 231018-N-AG075-1031
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 1.04 MB
    Location: GULF OF ADEN

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