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Seal of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a scientific agency of the United States government that is focused to monitor the oceans surrounding the United States and the atmosphere. NOAA warns people for dangerous weather, charts seas and sky, guides the use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and conducts research to help understanding and stewardship of the environment. In addition to its civilian employees, NOAA research and operations are supported by 300 uniformed service members who make up the NOAA Corps.

NOAA has celebrated 200 years of Science, Service, and Stewardship.

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    Two NOAA WP-3D Orions

  • 2016-05-09 17 23 45 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration headquarters at the intersection of Colesville Road (Maryland State Route 384) and East-West Highway (Maryland State Route 410) in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland

    NOAA Headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland

  • NOAAEngineerAtWork

    NOAA engineer at work

  • Wild RC8 in a NOAA de Havilland Buffalo

    Aerial photographer in the unpressurized cabin of a NOAA de Havilland Buffalo breathing with the assistance of an oxygen mask, operating a Wild Heerbrugg RC-8 camera

  • NOAA Commissioned Corps

    Seal of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps

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