Blue Angels Leader, Steve Foley (2005 - 2006)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ก.พ. 2019
- Produced by Ryan Nothhaft
email: blueangelphantoms@gmail.com
Website: www.blueangelphantoms.com
Twitter: @blueangelf4
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Steve Foley served as the 30th flight leader and the 16th commanding officer of the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels.
A native of Charlestown, Mass., Foley reported to the Blue Angels in late 2004 after commanding Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 82 and graduating with honors from the Naval War College.
Foley graduated from Hamilton College in 1984 and received his commission through the Naval Aviation Officer Candidate School in February 1985. He was designated a naval aviator at Meridian, Miss., in September 1986.
Foley served in various F/A-18 Hornet squadrons, and also taught many fighter pilots as the Top Gun training officer. He deployed numerous times and has flown missions over Iraq in support of Operation Southern Watch. Following his department head tour in 1998, he was awarded the Michael G. Hoff Attack Aviator of The Year Award by Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific.
In December 1998, he reported again to the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, Naval Air Station Fallon, Nev., as the Top Gun division officer and NSAWC standardization officer.
Foley accumulated more than 5,300 flight hours in Navy aircraft and 780 carrier-arrested landings. His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Individual Air Medal (Combat Distinguishing Device), six Strike Flight Air Medals, four Navy Commendation Medals (one Combat Distinguishing Device), two Navy Achievement Medals, and numerous campaign, unit and service awards.
2005 Blue Angel Pilots:
1. CDR Steve Foley
2. LCDR John Saccomando
3. Maj Mathew Shortal, USMC
4. LCDR Max McCoy
5. LCDR Craig Olson
6. LCDR Theodore Steelman
7. LT John Allison
8. LT Shaun Swartz
2006:
1. CDR Steve Foley
2. LT Anthony Walley
3. LT Thomas Winkler
4. Maj Mathew Shortal, USMC
5. LCDR Theodore Steelman
6. LCDR John Allison
7. LT Kevin Davis
8. LCDR Shaun Swartz
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These videos just get better and better! Growing up in Pensacola watching the Blues (practice and shows) for 44 yrs, there is a speacial place in my heart for every one of them! I have spent the last several months collecting some ot the best plastic model kits of the F-4J, A-4F and FA-18 and plan on building each one in tribute to these guys and gals that make this incredible team work! My ultimate goal is to have one of my builds displayed in the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola where a lot of my childhood was spent and where I still take my kids to this day! Keep the videos rolling in Ryan and thank you so much!
Glad to hear you are enjoying the videos and hope your models end up in the museum. Cheers!
I am intrigued by these interviews with the Blue Angels and this one is no exception. I am from the Boston area, got drafted in 1965, and joined the Navy. After Ae”A” school at NAS JAX, I got orders to Va174 NAS Cecil Field . It was the foundation for my entire future (All military and Law enforcement) . My story is way too long for this comment section. Thank you sir for your service.
I love the Blues. Always have, always will.
Really love this... I agree with him in that the Blue Angels organization is a national treasure 100%.
Thanks, Tracy@ And thanks to both you and David for your continued support of my channel. and allowing me to use clips from Threshold throughout my content.
Another great video, thank you!
These video's are fantastic, thank you for doing them. Go Blues.
bmoorear thank you so much!! Go Blues!!
Excellent Ryan!
Absolutely fantastic, I just love and appreciate this series....
Thanks, my friend. Trust me, more to come!
Great series! Keep up the great work Ryan!
Thanks, Ken!
It is cool to think that may of these interviews are with individuals I also had a chance to see perform. A dream come true that I will never know, to be a Blue Angel. What an honor that would be!
👍 I was glad to hear he enjoyed performing over Lake Washington. Here in Seattle we look forward to seeing the Blue Angels perform every year during Sea Fair.
Almost every year lol
Dudes still excited...
Rock On
Another great interview and saw Boss Foley and the team during his tenure (both years) at Miramar! The Blues are a "national treasure!"
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I was dumb forgot the password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me.
@Tristen Joel instablaster ;)
@Lincoln Yousef I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and I'm trying it out atm.
Seems to take a while so I will reply here later with my results.
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ooo YAY, Another video
SO PROUD OF THIS GUY , PLAYED STREET HOCKEY IN THE STREETS OF CHARLESTOWN AGAINST HIM ALSO UP THE BOYS CLUB. GREAT JOB STEVE !!! BUZZY FROM MYSTIC ST.
Having spent all my life in Maryland, I believe their is a second part to that national treasure and that is the U.S. Naval Academy, I've had the privilege throughout the years to meet countless military personnel and while their all heroes in my mind, I will admit that meeting Navy/Marine personnel always is something special, cause a lot of them got their start at Annapolis!
Former NAS Millington near Memphis TN 2005!
What's Captain Bartlett up to these days, would be great to have him in one of these videos or any of the "Year in the Life" team
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President and Chief Executive Officer, Textron Airborne Solutions
Waiting for one on LCDR Bob Stephens. He was my Division Officer in VA 56 77-79: is great guy. Ran into him in a Pensacola barbershop when he was a BA. He remembered me and we reminisced!
Hope he is doing well!
- an AT from the ‘Champs.’ !!!
Good news, I've interviewed Mr.Stephens and in the process of editing the discussion. Cheers.
Thanks! Am looking forward to it, as all your videos are excellent!!!
Nice Ryan! I enjoy these type of videos.
Glad you're enjoying them, Jerry. Always appreciate the fact that a former member of the team takes time to watch and leave a comment. Cheers!
I saw him and the team 2006 in Leeuwarden Netherlands, the last Europe visit of the BA.
That was a great show!
Love it
Thank you!
Great video!
Thanks, neighbor! Watched your taco review last night.
Blue Angel Phantoms oh awesome! Thank you!
Great video/great guy! I grew up in Quincy MA and spent 20 years on the KC-10. Pretty sure I refueled Him. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Only 1 season as Boss? I thought it was 2 year's tour.
master cheif slavin?
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