Logan Peck Takes Helm of Blue Angels

0:00It's April 16, Kansas News Today starts now, AI powered and ready. Commander Logan Peck, a University of Kansas and Baker University grad, is stepping up to lead the Blue Angels, one of the oldest Navy fly demo, Squads for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. He'll take over from Captain Adam Bryan right after the 2026 season wraps in November, with the official handoff happening November 8, 2026. At the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, the Blue Angels have been thrilling crowds since 1946, putting on shows that rep the Navy and Marine Corps, while reaching $11 million, folks across the country each year, Peck brings serious heat with over 2,400 flight hours and more than 500 carrier arrested landings, commanding a tight, crew of 140 pros who hit 64 shows in 32 spots next season. No prize high too, with performances lined up in Branson, Missouri and to Peck at Kansas.

1:02Get ready for those jets to own the skies.