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Annapolis, Md. (May 26, 2006) - The U.S. Navy flight demonstration team the "Blue Angels," conduct the traditional fly-by to open the U.S. Naval Academy's 2006 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony. Vice President Dick Cheney gave the commencement address to Nine hundred-eighty Midshipmen who where later sworn in as Navy Ensigns or Marine Corps Second Lieutenants. The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen and Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corp Gen. Robert Magnus administered the Oath of Office at the 156th traditional graduation ceremony. |
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Annapolis, Md. (May 22, 2006) - From left, Commanding Officer of the U.S. Navy's flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels, Cmdr. Steve Foley, U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Rodney P. Rempt, and Mr. Hank Nothhaft, present on behalf of the Blue Angels 1st flight leader, Navy Capt. Roy "Butch" Voris, attend a dedication ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. The plaque honors the sacrifices of the 25 Blue Angels who lost their lives in team flight operations during its 60 years history. |
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Annapolis, Md. (May 22, 2006) - Members of the U.S. Navy's flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels, attend a dedication ceremony at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis along with U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Rodney P. Rempt, center-right, and Mr. Hank Nothhaft, present on behalf of the Blue Angels 1st flight leader, Navy Capt. Roy "Butch" Voris. A plaque near an F/A-18 Hornet display aircraft painted in the teams traditional blue and gold colors, honors the sacrifices of the 25 Blue Angels who lost their lives in team flight operations during its 60 year history. |
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Fort Worth, Texas (May 14, 2006) - Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Desiree Phillips, assigned to Maintenance Control on the Blue Angels enlisted team, autographs memorabilia for enthusiastic young fans at the Texas Thunder Air Show 2006 held at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) Fort Worth. The air show, headlined by the Navy Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels, capped off a series of community events for Navy Week Dallas. Similar Navy Weeks are planned this year in cities throughout the United States, arranged by the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO). |
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Fort Worth, Texas (May 10, 2006) - Sgt. Deo Harrypersaud, crew chief of the Blue Angels #7 plane, discuss safety with University of Oklahoma Head Football coach Bob Stoops prior to his flight with the U.S. Navy's flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels. |
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