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As the Navy grappled with operational challenges, Captain Herbert Victor Wy took command of the USS Macon with a mission to redefine the airship’s role in naval exercises. Improving scouting techniques, Wy shifted the strategy, having fighter planes spearhead reconnaissance missions while the airship itself remained hidden from enemy sight. He successfully demonstrated the airship's capabilities by tracking President Roosevelt's ship during a Pacific tour.