VIDEO: Blue Angels commander relieved of duties at his request

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The commanding officer of the Blue Angels has been relieved of his duties at his request.

The request comes after the Blue Angels canceled their flyover at the Naval Academy's graduation following a lower-than-normal maneuver during the team’s performance at the Lynchburg Regional Airshow in Lynchburg, Va., May 22.

Navy Cmdr. Dave Koss will be replaced by former Blue Angels' commander Capt. Greg McWherter for the remainder of the season. More