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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 16, 2026Miami-Dade

Defense Secretary Maintains Support for Low-Altitude Military Flyovers

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to support low-altitude military flyovers despite ongoing scrutiny regarding safety protocols. This stance follows a recent incident where a fighter jet flew at a low altitude over a Florida beach.

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Why It Matters

The Secretary's position determines the operational standards for military flight demonstrations, which directly impacts the safety protocols and flight paths used during public events.

Key Facts

  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to support the use of low-altitude military flyovers.
  • A fighter jet recently performed a low-altitude flight over a Florida beach.
  • The Pentagon has previously dismissed multiple safety reviews concerning low-altitude flight operations.
  • The recent Florida incident has prompted renewed scrutiny of military flight safety practices.

Who's Mentioned

organizationPentagon“Department of Defense”locationFlorida“Location of the recent low-altitude flyover incident”personPete Hegseth“Defense Secretary”