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NOAA Diver, Module 1

September 10, 2018 to September 21, 2018
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September 14, 2018 to September 21, 2018
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September 17, 2018 to September 28, 2018
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Why aren't NOAA's Hurricane Hunter planes torn apart in storm?

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Planes are generally not destroyed by strong winds while in flight. Airliners routinely fly in jet streams with winds exceeding 150 mph over the U.S. during the winter. It'...

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Diving Unit Change Form

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What do I do if I am assigned to a new diving unit?

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Every NOAA Diver must inform the NOAA Diving Program of a change in duty station as soon as it occurs. Divers should complete the NOAA Form 57-03-04 Diving Unit Change to update the unit contact information. This allows the Diving Program to change the information in the Diver Management System (DMS) and to charge equipment fees to the correct unit.