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Sailors pull white canvas-type material aboard a small waterborne vessel against a dark blue sky.

Balloon Recovery

Sailors recover a high-altitude surveillance balloon off the coast of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Feb. 5, 2023, a day after U.S. fighter aircraft brought it down. Partners from the Coast Guard, Federal Aviation Administration and FBI ensured public safety throughout the operation and recovery efforts.

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  • Credit: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tyler Thompson VIRIN: 230205-N-QA919-0182Y.JPG
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