Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao is dismissing criticism over an unusually low-altitude Blue Angels flyover at Pensacola Beach in Florida, saying the incident is not a problem and will not lead to punishment.
The comments signal that Navy leadership does not plan to discipline anyone tied to the beach flyover, even after the event drew scrutiny. The issue appears to center on how low the aircraft flew during the appearance.
Cao’s response pushes back on concerns that surfaced after the flyover this week. By ruling out penalties, he is making clear that the service does not view the situation as one requiring formal action.
The episode has drawn attention because Blue Angels performances are closely watched, and any unusual flight profile can quickly become a point of debate. In this case, the Navy’s top civilian official is standing by the team and treating the Pensacola Beach flyover as a nonissue.
