Who Is Danielle Cribb? Blue Angels Silently Removes Female Officer Mentored by Pilot Scott Laux After His Dismissal

Questions surrounding the removal of a Navy Blue Angels pilot for “failing to uphold standards” grew after it emerged that the online profile of a public affairs officer who served alongside him had also been quietly deleted. The Navy has not revealed when or why Marine Maj. Scott Laux, 37, a second-year pilot with the elite demonstration team, was dismissed.

However, his photograph and biography have disappeared from the Blue Angels’ official website. Aviation enthusiasts also noticed that the profile of Marine Capt. Danielle Cribb had been removed. The Aviationist first reported the changes. Laux and Cribb were photographed together in April at a Pensacola Blue Wahoos minor league baseball game.

Another Silent Dismissal

During the event, Laux presented Cribb with an award recognizing her promotion behind home plate. Laux was identified as Cribb’s “mentor” in the social media post. The Blue Angels are stationed at Naval Air Station Pensacola.

Officials confirmed Laux’s removal from the team on Friday but have not explained what led to the decision.

“Blue Angel #6 was removed from the team for failing to uphold the standards expected of members of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron and will not participate in the team’s remaining performance this season,” the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) public affairs office said.

Laux, who is from Chantilly, Virginia, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in Chinese. He then completed Marine officer training and an extensive flight-training program.

His military honors include two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, along with multiple unit awards.

Decorated Career

Laux joined the Blue Angels in September 2024 and served as the team’s narrator the following year. He was notably missing from the squadron’s performances at the NAS Pensacola Homecoming Air Show in Florida on Friday and Saturday.

The event marked the naval air station’s 200th anniversary, with the team flying five aircraft instead of its usual six.

Cribb, who grew up in Beaufort, South Carolina, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2012. She served in Japan and Qatar, supporting aviation operations and combat mission planning, according to a biography that remains available online.

She received her commission as an officer in 2021 and joined the Blue Angels in September 2025. Her military honors include three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, three Good Conduct Medals and multiple unit awards.

Laux’s removal came at a significant moment for the Blue Angels, who were preparing for their annual homecoming show in Pensacola.

The 2026 event marked the team’s 80th anniversary and the 200th anniversary of Naval Air Station Pensacola. The homecoming demonstration was particularly anticipated after the 2025 event was canceled because of a government shutdown.

Following Laux’s departure, the team performed with five jets instead of its usual six-aircraft formation.

Established in 1946, the Blue Angels are among the U.S. military’s most recognized flight demonstration teams. Their performances feature synchronized formations, precision maneuvers, and close-proximity flying designed to showcase naval aviation capabilities.