Cadets have been home since spring break in March, with their return to school delayed because of the outbreak.
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Capt. Brett E. Crozier was fired after pleading for urgent Navy action to protect his crew.
The Thunderbirds and Blue Angels flew over New York City in a tribute to medical personnel, first responders and essential workers involved in fighting coronavirus.
What’s good for Southern Nevada also plays in Colorado, especially when the Air Force’s Thunderbirds honor America’s latest frontline heroes.
In a symbolic nod to normalcy, Vice President Mike Pence delivered a commencement address to the U.S. Air Force Academy’s graduating class on Saturday, telling the cadets that by setting off on their mission to defend the nation they “inspire confidence that we will prevail against the invisible enemy in our time as well.”
Following a virtual graduation ceremony Saturday at the Air Force Academy, the Thunderbirds will recognize the Class of 2020 with a flyover in Colorado Springs. The squadron also will conduct flyovers to honor medical professionals and first responders.
He had tested positive for the coronavirus on March 30 and was taken off the ship and placed in “isolation housing.”
Defense Secretary Mark Esper acknowledged it’s tough to enforce new virus standards with a force of 2.2 million spread out all over the world.
President Donald Trump said Capt. Brett E. Crozier made a mistake when he sent a memo to several people laying out his concerns about the crew and the virus.
His firing comes amid pressure on the military as it seeks to step up its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said that other sailors will remain on board in order to continue to protect the ship and run critical systems.
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