The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, opposing solo pilot Lt. Mark Tedrow, from Charleroi, Pa., takes off from Naval Air Station Pensacola for a training flight. While the U.S. Navy cancelled the remaining 2013 Blue Angels performances, the squadron maintained minimum safe flying levels and proficiency flight operations since April. This month, the Department of Defense approved funding for the Blue Angels' full 2014 air show season. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Terrence Siren/Released)