Saturday, May 28, 2011

U.S. Navy`s Blue Angels Commander Steps Down

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Blue Angels Commander Steps Down After Subpar Performance -- CNN

(CNN) -- The commander of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels stepped down Friday in the wake of a subpar performance at a Virginia air show this week.

"I performed a maneuver that had an unacceptably low minimum altitude. This maneuver, combined with other instances of not meeting the airborne standard that makes the Blue Angels the exceptional organization that it is, led to my decision to step down," Cmdr. Dave Koss said in a statement, referring to the Lynchburg, Virginia, Regional Airshow.

He will be replaced by Capt. Greg McWherter, who was the flight demonstration team's previous commander.

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More News On The Commander Of The U.S. Navy`s Blue Angels Stepping Down

Blue Angels commander relieved of duties at his request -- MSNBC
Leader of Blue Angels quits -- UPI
Blue Angels commander resigns over air maneuver -- Seattle PI
Blue Angels CO resigns after leading low flyover -- Marine Times
Leader of Blue Angels Quits After Jets Flew Too Low at Recent Air Show -- FOX News
Blue Angels’ chief screws up, steps down -- Chicago Sun Times

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