Air Show Features Blue Angels Team

Jun 20

THE TEAM

2026 marks the 80th year of the Blue Angels. Since 1946, it has been their honor to represent the hundreds of thousands of men and women who serve in the United States Navy and Marine Corps to audiences both at home and abroad, showcasing the excitement, precision, and power of Naval aviation.

The 158 active duty Sailors and Marines uphold the rich tradition of excellence instituted by those who have served before us. Our goal for 2026 is to continue inspiring young men and women not just to pursue careers in Naval aviation or the military, but to excel in all areas of their lives.

#1 | CAPT ADAM BRYAN | USN

Flight Leader / Commanding Officer

A native of Canton, Connecticut, Captain Bryan graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. Following his commissioning, he attended flight school in Pensacola, Florida, and continued his training at NAS Corpus Christi and NAS Kingsville. In July 2007, he earned his designation as a Naval Aviator and joined the VFA-106 "Gladiators" for initial fleet training as an FA-18C pilot.

In April 2024, he was selected to command the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, assuming command in November 2024. CAPT Bryan was recognized as the George Bush First Tour Naval Aviator of the Year in 2011 and as the Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic Pilot of the Year in 2016.

#2 | LT CAM SCHNEIDER | USN

Right Wing

Lieutenant Cameron Schneider is a native of Thousand Oaks, California and graduated from Thousand Oaks High School in 2010. Following high school, he attended the University of California, Santa Barbara and graduated in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry-Molecular Biology. Cameron earned a commission in 2017 as an Ensign from Officer Candidate School aboard Naval Station Newport.

#3 | LT CHRIS HOUBEN | USN

Left Wing

Lieutenant Chris Houben is a native of Geneva, Illinois and graduated from Geneva High School in 2013. Following high school, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in English. Houben was commissioned as an Ensign through the Naval Reserve Officer's Training Corps.

Chris joined the Blue Angels in September 2025. He has accumulated over 1,400 flight hours and more than 240 carrier-arrested landings. His personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various unit and service awards.

Chris joined the Blue Angels in September 2025. He has accumulated over 830 flight hours and has 156 carrier arrested landings. His personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and various unit and service awards.

#4 | LTCOL BRANDON WILKINS | USMC

Slot

Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Wilkins is a native of Beaufort, South Carolina. The son of a career Marine Officer and Naval Aviator, Brandon grew up mostly on the east coast to include South Carolina, Virginia and Washington D.C. He attended The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 2007.

Brandon joined the Blue Angels in September of 2024 and has accumulated more than 2800 flight hours and has 331 carrier arrested landings. His decorations include three Strike Flight Air Medals, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, three Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and various personal and unit awards. Brandon is also a two time "Top Five Nugget" and seven time "Top Ten" ball flier for carrier landing performance.

#5 | LCDR CONNOR O'DONNELL | USN

Lead Solo

Lieutenant Commander Connor O'Donnell is a native of Freeport, Maine and graduated from Yarmouth High School in 2011. Following high school, he attended the United States Naval Academy and graduated in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in Operations Research.

Connor joined the Blue Angels in September 2023. He has accumulated over 1,200 flight hours and more than 200 carrier-arrested landings. His personal awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and various unit and service awards.

#6 | MAJ SCOTT LAUX | USMC

Opposing Solo

Major Scott Laux is from Chantilly, Virginia, and graduated from Chantilly High School in 2008. He attended the United States Naval Academy and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chinese in 2012. Immediately following graduation, he reported to Marine Corps Base Quantico (Quantico, Virginia) for basic Marine officer training at The Basic School (TBS).

Scott reported to the Blue Angels in September 2024. He has over 1,300 flight hours and 169 arrested landings aboard aircraft carriers. His awards include two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, as well as multiple unit awards.

#7 | LT RONNY HAFEZA | USN

Narrator

Lieutenant Ronny Hafeza is a native of Redondo Beach, California and graduated from South Torrance High School lettering in Track and Cross Country. Following high school, he attended the University of Colorado at Boulder and graduated from the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, emphasizing in Power Electronics and Electromagnetic Energy Conversion. Ronny received his commission as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy in 2017.

Ronny joined the Blue Angels in September 2025. He has accumulated over 1,200 flight hours and has 230 carrier-arrested landings. His decorations include two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and various unit and personal awards. Ronny is a two time "Top Five Nugget" and two time "Top Ten" ball flier for carrier landing performance.

#8 | CDR LILLY MONTANA | USN

Events Coordinator

Commander Lillian Montana is a native of Vienna, Virginia and graduated from George C. Marshall High School in 2006. She attended Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2010 and earned her commission as an Ensign in the United States Navy.

Lilly has accumulated more than 1,000 flight hours and has more than 180 carrier-arrested landings. Her decorations include a Strike Flight Air Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendations Medals, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, an Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal, and various personal and unit awards.

CDR CHRIS MEEK | USN

Executive Officer

Commander Chris Meek is a native of Fort Worth, Texas. He attended the United States Naval Academy and was commissioned with the Class of 2007 earning a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering. After completing flight school in Pensacola, FL and San Antonio, TX, he earned his Wings of Gold as a Naval Flight Officer in July 2008 and selected the EP-3E.

Chris joined the Blue Angels in September 2025. His decorations include the Air Medal (third strike/flight), five Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and various other personal and unit awards. He is a Joint Qualified Officer.

CAPT ISAAC BECKER | USMC

Lead C-130J "Fat Albert" Pilot

Isaac Van Zandt Becker is a native of Austin, Texas. While a student at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Isaac applied for the Platoon Leaders Course and attended Officer Candidate School in May of 2016. After graduating from Colorado College in May of 2017 with a degree in Geology, Isaac commissioned as a 2ndLt in the United States Marine Corps where he then received orders to report to The Basic School (TBS) in Quantico, Virginia. As an aviation contract, 2ndLt Becker graduated from Fox Company, TBS in March of 2018.

Isaac reported to the Blue Angels in September 2023. His awards include the Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.

LTCOL JOSH HORMAN | USMC

C-130J "Fat Albert" Pilot

Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Horman was born in Smithville, Missouri. After graduating from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri with a degree in Business Administration, Josh completed Officer Candidate School and commissioned into the United States Marine Corps. In The Basic School, Josh picked up a competitive Naval Flight Officer (NFO) contract and began his journey into Naval Aviation.

Josh has participated in deployments or exercises in the African, European, Middle Eastern and Pacific areas of responsibility. His decorations include four Strike/Flight Air Medals, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and various other personal and unit awards.

CAPT OLIVIA BAIR | USMC

C-130J "Fat Albert" Pilot

Captain Olivia Bair is a native of Findlay, Ohio. After graduating and commissioning from the United States Naval Academy with a degree in Chemistry, she reported to The Basic School. Upon graduation, she relocated to Pensacola to begin Naval Aviator training. After completing flight training, she selected the KC-130J, moved to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, and joined Fleet Replacement Detachment West (FRD-W) to complete training as a Replacement Pilot.

Olivia joined the Blue Angels in September 2025. She has accumulated more than 1,000 flight hours. Her decorations include the Strike/Flight Air Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal, and various other personal and unit awards.

LCDR NATALIA LUCHETTI | USN

Maintenance Officer

Lieutenant Commander Natalia Luchetti, is a native of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. She graduated from Dr. Pedro Perea Fajardo Vocational High School in May 2001. She enlisted under the Delayed Entry Program in February 2001 and departed for basic training on 6 August 2001. After completing basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Illinois, she attended Seaman Apprenticeship Training School. She graduated from Thomas Edison State University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and a minor in Military Studies.

Natalia joined the Blue Angels in September 2023. Her personal decorations include the Navy Commendation Medal (four awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (nine awards), Good Conduct Medal (five awards), Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and various unit, campaign, and service decorations.

CWO3 JHULEM EDEJER | USN

Assistant Maintenance Officer

Warrant Edejer, a native of Olongapo City, Philippines, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in September 2004. He completed Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, then reported to the Aviation Training Department at Naval Air Technical Training Center, Pensacola, for Airman Apprenticeship training. In September 2017, he was selected to Chief Petty Officer and later commissioned through the Limited Duty/Chief Warrant Officer Program.

Jhulem joined the Blue Angels in September 2025. His awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, four Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and various other unit and campaign awards.

CAPT JEN MURR | USN

Flight Surgeon

Captain Jen Murr grew up in Jackson Center, Ohio and attended Xavier University (BS, 2002). She was commissioned as an Ensign in the Naval Reserves in 2002 and attended Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO, 2006) on a Health Professions Scholarship. She promoted to an active-duty Lieutenant in 2006 and completed an Internship at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in 2007.

Jen is board certified in Emergency Medicine and served as the Fleet Logistics Support Wing (FLSW) Deputy Surgeon and Assistant Specialty Leader for Aerospace Medicine and Flight Surgery. She previously served as the Chair of the BUMED Centralized Credentialing and Privileging Directorate Medical Executive Committee and was awarded the Flight Surgeon of the Year Award in 2011, 2020, and 2022. Her other honors include Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals.