🚨 Big News from the Blues! 🚨 Please join us in welcoming Cmdr. Chris Meek as the incoming Executive Officer of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels for the 2026-2027 show seasons! 👏✈️💙 A proud Fort Worth, TX native and U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Cmdr. Meek brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and a deep commitment to excellence. Since earning his Wings of Gold in 2008, he has served as a Naval Flight Officer flying the EP-3E and is currently supporting Combatant Command-level exercises with the Joint Staff. Cmdr. Meek shared: “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve with this team of high-powered professionals to advance the mission of the Blue Angels.” Excitement is already building for the 2026 season—Jeff Devlin, Executive Director of the Vero Beach Air Show and Blue Angels Liaison, shared: “We can't wait to welcome Cmdr. Meek to Vero Beach in May 2026!” We’re honored to be part of his first season with the team and look forward to an unforgettable air show. Here’s to carrying forward the legacy of excellence, service, and inspiration. Welcome aboard, XO Meek! 💙 #BlueAngels #USNavy #NavalAviation #Leadership #WelcomeAboard #ForgedByTheSea #FlyNavy #blueangels2026 #vbas2026 #veroairshow #VeroBeachEvents https://www.dvidshub.net/image/9027420/blue-angels-announce-2026-2027-executive-office PENSACOLA, Fla. - Chief of Naval Air Training Rear. Adm. Richard Brophy named Cmdr. Chris Meek as the incoming executive officer of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, for the 2026-2027 show seasons, May 10. Cmdr. Meek hails from Fort Worth, TX. He attended the United States Naval Academy and 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. “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve with this team of high-powered professionals to advance the mission of the Blue Angels,” Meek said. “I look forward to integrating with the outstanding Sailors, Marines, and civilians of the Blue Angels and continuing the legacy of those who have gone before us.” Meek is currently assigned to the Deployable Training Division, Joint Training Directorate, J7, The Joint Staff, where he deploys in support of Combatant Command-level exercises. Meek will assume his role following the Blue Angels homecoming air show at Naval Air Station Pensacola scheduled for Nov. 8. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to the country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. Since 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 500 million fans. For more information about the Blue Angels, including the 2025 and 2026 air show schedules, visit https://www.blueangels.navy.mil. (fb)

A High-Flying Salute to Moms! Happy Mother’s Day from the Vero Beach Air Show! Today, we extend a heartfelt salute to all the phenomenal moms out there – you are the everyday heroes who inspire us with your boundless courage, unwavering strength, and unconditional love. Whether you're guiding your family from home or serving our nation, we honor your incredible dedication and heart. Just as you lift us up daily, we’re preparing to lift your spirits to the skies! Get ready for an unforgettable experience as the Vero Beach Air Show, presented by Piper Aircraft, Inc., roars back into town from May 15-17, 2026. We'll be celebrating America’s 250th Birthday in grand style, featuring the breathtaking precision of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels! Prepare for a spectacular Friday Night Show and a weekend packed with thrilling aerial displays. This Mother's Day, we celebrate the incredible women who give us wings. Who in your life deserves a front-row seat to this awe-inspiring celebration of skill, patriotism, and high-flying excitement? Tag a mom who deserves to experience the thrill of the 2026 Vero Beach Air Show! #MothersDay #VeroBeachAirShow #BlueAngels #Moms #America250 #VeroAirShow #VBAS2026 #FridayNightShow (fb)