Blue Angels Announce New Commanding Officer for 2027-2028

CDR Logan Peck to lead the elite flight demonstration squadron.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:25am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the Blue Angels' aircraft in a fractured, multi-angled composition, capturing the dynamic energy and precision of their aerial maneuvers.The Blue Angels' new commanding officer will lead the elite flight demonstration team through a dynamic new era of precision aerobatics.Pensacola Today

The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron has announced that Commander Logan Peck will serve as the commanding officer for the 2027-2028 season. Peck will take over leadership of the elite aerobatics team based in Pensacola, Florida.

Why it matters

The Blue Angels are one of the most iconic and prestigious military flight teams in the world, showcasing the skill and precision of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviators. The selection of a new commanding officer is an important transition for the squadron as they prepare to represent the military's air power to audiences across the country.

The details

Commander Logan Peck has been selected to lead the Blue Angels flight demonstration team for the 2027-2028 season. Peck is an experienced naval aviator with over 2,000 flight hours and multiple deployments. He will be responsible for overseeing the training, scheduling, and public performances of the Blue Angels during his two-year tenure as commanding officer.

  • The Blue Angels announcement was made on April 15, 2026.
  • Peck will assume command of the Blue Angels in 2027 and lead the squadron through the 2028 season.

The players

Commander Logan Peck

An experienced naval aviator who has been selected as the new commanding officer of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron for the 2027-2028 season.

U.S. Navy Blue Angels

The U.S. Navy's elite flight demonstration squadron, known for their precision aerial acrobatics and flyovers at air shows and events across the country.

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What’s next

Peck will begin preparing to take over command of the Blue Angels in 2027, overseeing the team's training, scheduling, and public performances during his two-year tenure.

The takeaway

The selection of a new Blue Angels commanding officer is an important transition for the prestigious flight demonstration squadron as they continue to showcase the skill and precision of U.S. naval aviation to audiences nationwide.