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The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. Since 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for nearly 500 million fans.

MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDING OFFICER
Since 1946, it has been our distinct honor to represent the United States Navy and Marine Corps to audiences at home and abroad. For eight decades, the Blue Angels have showcased the unmatched precision, discipline, and power of naval aviation – while telling a much larger story about the men and women who defend our nation.

Our team is comprised of more than 150 world-class, active-duty Sailors and Marines. Each brings deep operational experience from the fleet and a shared commitment to excellence. Together, we proudly serve as ambassadors for more than 800,000 active-duty, reserve, and civilian personnel across the Navy and Marine Corps who stand watch around the globe – often forward, often unseen, always ready.

By design and by nature, naval forces operate far from home. The Blue Angels exist to bridge that distance. Through flight, we connect the American people to the quiet professionalism, technical mastery, and unwavering resolve of their Navy–Marine Corps team. Every maneuver honors a legacy built on readiness, adaptability, and relevance in support of 21st-century warfighting.

As we mark our 80th anniversary, we are proud to showcase the backbone of modern naval aviation – the combat-proven F/A-18 Super Hornet – alongside the Marine Corps’ premier logistics aircraft, the C-130J Super Hercules. These aircraft operate worldwide, day and night, in every climate and place, carrying out missions that safeguard our nation’s interests and ensure our ability to fight and win.

For eight decades, the Blue Angels have been defined by an unwavering commitment to mission, an exceptional work ethic, and a relentlessly positive attitude. These values are not symbolic – they are lived daily. Every Sailor and Marine on this team plays a critical role in delivering a flight demonstration that reflects the trust, teamwork, and professionalism found throughout the United States Navy and Marine Corps.

The 2026 season also coincides with a historic milestone: the 250th birthday of the United States of America. For two and a half centuries, our nation has endured because of the courage of those willing to serve something greater than themselves. This anniversary honors generations who answered the call – and challenges us to preserve their legacy for those who will follow.

It is both a privilege and a profound responsibility to perform for you. Whether this is your first Blue Angels demonstration or your eightieth, we hope the sight and sound of our aircraft leave you inspired – by the power of teamwork, the pursuit of excellence, and pride in the defense forces that stand ready every day on your behalf.

On behalf of the entire Blue Angels team, thank you for your support. We are honored to represent you.

CAPT Adam Bryan
Commanding Officer & Flight Leader
U.S. Navy Blue Angels

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