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Lieutenant Commander Cary Rickoff is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and graduated from Riverwood High School in 2005, where he lettered in baseball. He attended Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Anthropology and Anatomy in 2009, and earned his commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. Cary joined the Blue Angels in September 2018. He has accumulated more than 1,400 flight hours and over 180 carrier arrested landings. His decorations include a Strike Flight Air Medal, three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and various other unit and personal awards.
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Lieutenant Julius Bratton is a native of Woodlawn, Tennessee and graduated from Northwest High School in 2007, where he lettered in football and track & field. He attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Oceanography in 2011, and was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy. Julius joined the Blue Angels in September 2019. He has accumulated more than 1,500 flight hours and has 207 carrier arrested landings. His decorations include a Strike Flight Air Medal, three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and various other unit and personal awards.
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Lieutenant Commander Adam Kerrick is a native of Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Abington High School in 2001, where he lettered in football and lacrosse. Adam also earned the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 72 of Overlook Hills, Pennsylvania, and served as a fireman at McKinley Fire Company, Montgomery County. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science in 2005, and earned his commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. Adam joined the Blue Angels in September 2018. He has accumulated more than 1,600 flight hours and has more than 250 carrier-arrested landings. His decorations include three Air Medals, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and various personal and unit awards.
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Lieutenant Brian Abe is a native of Richardson, Texas, and graduated from Berkner High School in 1997. He enlisted with the U.S. Navy and completed basic training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois, in February 1998. Brian attended Aviation Electronics Technician “A” School in Pensacola, Florida and graduated in June 1998. Brian joined the Blue Angels in September 2019. His decorations include three Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, six Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and various personal and unit awards.
Picture Credit: U.S. Navy Blue Angels
