KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man with local ties will now lead the infamous U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, the Navy announced on Wednesday.
Commander Logan Peck will take over for Captain Adam Bryan after the 2026 show season ends in November. Commander Peck, a San Diego native, is an alumnus of the University of Kansas, as well as Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas.
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Commander Peck comes to the Blue Angels after serving as the commanding officer (CO) of the “Fighting Checkmates.” His experience includes assignments on multiple squadron tours where he was deployed on the USS Harry Truman during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in Afghanistan.
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“It’s an incredible honor to take on this role and represent the men and women of this team,” said Cmdr. Peck. “Every day, I’m focused on leading in a way that reflects that responsibility, and making sure we continue to perform at the highest level.”
As CO of the Blue Angels, Cmdr. Peck will lead 140 servicemen and women, flying the #1 jet as the demonstration flight leader…