Blue Angels pilot removed for ‘failing to uphold standards’
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 8:49 PM · 1 min read
Maj. Scott Laux, a U.S. Marine Corps aviator and a pilot with the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels, was dismissed from the squadron, the Chief of Naval Air Training confirmed to the Pensacola News Journal on Friday.