Thank you 7th Fleet

CAPT. Sidney Pobieski, the USS Kitty Hawk's Skipper, after unveiling the plaque at NAF Eagles Nest.

On November 16, CAPT. Sidney Pobieski was at NAF Eagles Nest, home of the Blue Angels, to unveil the plaque offered by the USS Kitty Hawk to mark the Blues participation in this year's Veterans Day celebrations that took place aboard the Battle Cat (see here). A initiative by LCDR. Bambi Baxter, the plaque is set in the Blues award wall inside NAFEN's main building. Attending the simple but meaningful occasion were CAPT.'s Vickie Kühn and Asra Kron, NFDT's CO and XO, LTJG. Matter Blueskind, as Angel 3, and from the Kitty Hawk and 7th Fleet we were pleased to have the unexpected visit of RADM. Yan Aboubakar, who joined CAPT. Pobieski, CDR. Helena Stenvaag, CV-63's XO, and the "culprit" LCDR. Baxter.

 As the plaque was about to be unveiled, CAPT. Pobieski offered these words:
"On behalf of the USS Kitty Hawk and Task Force 77, I would like to present this plaque as an expression of our appreciation for participating in our 2017 Veteran's Day observances, and for the fine work you do in raising Naval Aviation to standards unexceeded anywhere."
Although it is the Navy Flight Demonstration Team's job to fly all over Second Life's grid and attend SL Navy inspired events as the ambassador squadron of the Fleet, we were touched by this singular gesture that, as simple as it was, meant a lot to all the Blues.
The Blue Angels Boss, CAPT. Kühn, expressed our feelings well:
" Thank you Captain Pobieski, on behalf of the Blue Angels I accept this plaque with gratitude, both for the plaque itself and for the opportunity to serve."
Thank you 7th Fleet.

CAPT. Asra Kron
Angel 7

Blue Angels VIP Ride - CAPT. Sidney Pobieski

CAPT. Pobieski is awarded her V.I.P. Ride certificate by CAPT's Vickster Kühn and Asra Kron, Angels 1 and 7, 11/11/2017.

Opening the 2017 Veterans Day celebrations on the deck of the USS Kitty Hawk (see here), Captain Asra Kron, Angel 7, took CV-63's Skipper, Captain Sidney Pobieski, for a very special V.I.P. Ride. Launching from the Kitty Hawk, CAPT. Pobieski could experience first hand the capabilities of the Navy Flight Demonstration Team's Cougar, as CAPT. Kron went through some of the maneuvers performed by both the Diamond and the Solos in this season's demo layout.

No need for paper bags during flight as the Skipper is a seasoned naval aviator, and after touching down on the Kitty Hawk's deck she was quick on her feet and on her wits, taking the opportunity to ask very interesting questions about the Cougar's performance she had just gone through.

The Blue Angels wish to extend their gratitude to Captain Sidney Pobieski in her support for the squadron, namely allowing 7th Fleet naval aviators to serve with the NFDT, making our effort to be the ambassadors of the United States Navy in Second Life more rewarding and meaningful, as our pilots come from different fleets and USN inspired groups.

CAPT. Asra "Cougar" Kron
NFDTXO / Angel 7

Veterans Day 2017

The branches colors fly on the Kitty Hawk deck on Veterans Day, 11/11/2017.

November 11, we gathered on the USS Kitty Hawk's deck to celebrate our veterans and remember their service and sacrifice. Hosted by 7th Fleet, in the Gulf of Tonkin, the celebrations were joined by members of other fleets and branches, and the Blue Angels performed a singular fly over Second Life United States Navy's most awarded and long serving vessel.

On this occasion, opening the ceremonies and prior to the fly over, the Blue Angels took CV-63's Skipper for a long overdue V.I.P. Ride aboard Angel 7, the squadron's two seat Cougar (see here). Captain Sidney Pobieski's service in support of the Navy's endeavor in Second Life, that reaches above and beyond the fleet she serves in, was thus highlighted in this day. We thank her for the occasion and for letting us be a part of the celebrations, as Third Fleet officers and Blue Angels pilots. Below, some captured moments of the day. As usual, click on the images to enlarge.

The Skipper aboard Angel 7 during preflight, before the V.I.P. Ride.

The Blue Angels present CAPT. Pobieski with the V.I.P. Ride certificate.

The Skipper poses next to her cert after the ride on Angel 7 (see here).

Formed on Phu Yen's airfield the Blues wait for clearance to take off.

On deck, all stand for the national anthem.

Thank you to the men and women who served honorably under our flag. They will be respected and remembered.

CAPT. Asra Kron

NASMCO / NFDTXO / TFCOM