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when in fact scientific research is in the interest of Defense, especially NOAA. I'm sure the Air Force will appreciate degraded forecast capability. doesn't even make sense within the normal Republican playbook

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NOAA is a civilian agency. Military has https://www.metoc.navy.mil/

Which benefits greatly from the data and expertise NOAA provides. It's not in a position to do it all itself.

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