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A seaman deploys an aluminum sphere attached to a helium balloon.

Radar Calibrations

Navy Seaman 1st Class John Dempsey deploys an aluminum sphere attached to a helium balloon for a radar external calibration aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke in the Atlantic Ocean, March 25, 2023. Arleigh Burke is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

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