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Oakdale Today
By the People, for the People
Oakdale Native Flies in Navy Super Bowl LX Flyover
Lt. Dalton Stewart represents the Navy in the aerial display over Levi's Stadium.
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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During the 2026 Super Bowl national anthem performance, members of four U.S. Navy tactical squadrons will conduct a unified flyover with the Air Force above Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Oakdale native Lt. Dalton Stewart, a pilot assigned to the Navy's VFA-2 'Bounty Hunters' Strike Fighter Squadron, will be part of the formation that includes F/A-18 E/F Super Hornets, F-35C Lightning IIs, F-15C Eagles, and B-1B Lancers.
Why it matters
The Super Bowl flyover is a high-profile display of U.S. military aviation capabilities, showcasing the advanced aircraft and skills of the Navy and Air Force pilots. As the Navy commemorates 250 years of service, this flyover highlights the branch's ongoing role in national defense and promoting American prosperity and security.
The details
Lt. Dalton Stewart, an Oakdale High School graduate, will fly an F/A-18 Super Hornet as part of the eight-aircraft flyover formation. The formation will also include F-35C Lightning IIs, F-15C Eagles, and B-1B Lancers, representing multiple military branches. The Super Hornet is one of the most advanced aircraft in the Navy's arsenal, capable of air-to-air combat and striking ground targets.
- The Super Bowl LX flyover will take place during the national anthem performance on February 7, 2026.
- Lt. Dalton Stewart graduated from Oakdale High School in 2015 and joined the Navy in 2019 after earning a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University.
The players
Lt. Dalton Stewart
An Oakdale native and pilot assigned to the Navy's VFA-2 'Bounty Hunters' Strike Fighter Squadron, who will be part of the Super Bowl LX flyover formation.
Ashley Craig
A Navy spokesperson who provided details about the Super Bowl flyover and Lt. Stewart's participation.
What they’re saying
“I began flying while in college, and the Navy provided an opportunity to serve while being able to fly.”
— Lt. Dalton Stewart
“Stewart serves a Navy that operates far forward, around the world and around the clock, promoting the nation's prosperity and security.”
— Ashley Craig, Navy spokesperson
“Naval aviation provides the Navy and our nation with a flexible, adaptable and lethal force to preserve peace, respond in crises and win decisively in combat. The U.S. Navy maintains and operates more than 2,000 aircraft to fulfill various mission sets in order to preserve the American way of life and ensure freedom, security and prosperity.”
— Ashley Craig, Navy spokesperson
What’s next
The Super Bowl LX flyover is a one-time event scheduled for the national anthem performance on February 7, 2026.
The takeaway
The Super Bowl LX flyover showcases the advanced capabilities and professionalism of U.S. military aviation, with Oakdale native Lt. Dalton Stewart representing the Navy's role in preserving American security and prosperity.
