Taiwan deploys warships for air defense cover during Pelosi’s visit

According to a report from Taiwan’s Up Media, the Navy has deployed its Kidd-class destroyers and Perry-class frigates to the island’s northeast corner as the country prepare for the arrival of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her delegation.

Kee Lung (DDG-1801) and Ma Kong (DDG-1805) shipped in Zhongzheng Naval Base 20130504b
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First jet demo female pilot for the Blue Angels

Lt. Amanda Lee makes Blue Angels history as the first woman to fly in a demo jet with the team.

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, selected six new officers to join the team for the for the 2023 air show season. Lt. Amanda Lee, of Mounds View, Minn., is currently assigned to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106. She graduated from Old Dominion University in 2013.

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