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Sorry if this was in the wrong topic, but it does go with the Military style
Yesterday, David E. Koss was inagurated into the USNFDS (Blue Angels), as 2011-2013 Boss (lead).
For some of you who don't know, this is Greg Mcwherter's last year with the Blue Angels, each Blue Angel serves a 3 year term.
Blue Angels:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2010
Release #: 004-10
Blue Angels Announce New Commanding Officer
NAVAL AIR STATION PENSACOLA, Florida – The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue Angels, announced the Commanding Officer for the 2011 and 2012 teams.
A panel of Admirals and former Blue Angels selected Commander David E. Koss to join the team in September. He is the Commanding Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron 14 (VFA-14), the “Tophatters,” where he also served as Executive Officer. Commander Koss’ previous assignments include VFA-122, Air and Maritime Planner to Standing Joint Force Headquarters (SJFHQ) in Camp Smith, Hawaii, VFA-87 and VFA-106.
Commander Koss has over 3,000 flight hours and 740 arrested landings. His decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Air Medal with Combat V, four Air Medals (Strike Flight), Joint Achievement Medal, three Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, LT Charles Nelson and LCDR Mike Longardt leadership awards, as well as various campaign and unit awards.
Yesterday, David E. Koss was inagurated into the USNFDS (Blue Angels), as 2011-2013 Boss (lead).
For some of you who don't know, this is Greg Mcwherter's last year with the Blue Angels, each Blue Angel serves a 3 year term.
Blue Angels:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2010
Release #: 004-10
Blue Angels Announce New Commanding Officer
NAVAL AIR STATION PENSACOLA, Florida – The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue Angels, announced the Commanding Officer for the 2011 and 2012 teams.
A panel of Admirals and former Blue Angels selected Commander David E. Koss to join the team in September. He is the Commanding Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron 14 (VFA-14), the “Tophatters,” where he also served as Executive Officer. Commander Koss’ previous assignments include VFA-122, Air and Maritime Planner to Standing Joint Force Headquarters (SJFHQ) in Camp Smith, Hawaii, VFA-87 and VFA-106.
Commander Koss has over 3,000 flight hours and 740 arrested landings. His decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Air Medal with Combat V, four Air Medals (Strike Flight), Joint Achievement Medal, three Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, LT Charles Nelson and LCDR Mike Longardt leadership awards, as well as various campaign and unit awards.