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Navy acting secretary downplays Blue Angels close flyover

The Navy acting secretary played down a close beach flyover by the Blue Angels, calling it the “sound of freedom.”
WHO: Navy Acting Secretary
WHAT: Downplayed a Blue Angels close beach flyover and described it as the “sound of freedom.”
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 1:14 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The remarks were a response to the Blue Angels’ close beach flyover.
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