TEAM | ENLISTED

The Blue Angels' enlisted maintenance and support team is comprised of approximately 100 Sailors and Marines. Alternating crews of about 45 team members travel to each show site. All career-oriented enlisted Sailor or Marine applicants come recommended for Blue Angel duty by their current commanding officer. Applicants go through extensive screening, including interviewing with the members of each of the 15 squadron work centers. The keen selection process secures the squadron's tradition of excellence, ensuring the Blue Angels are a direct reflection of the professionalism of today's Sailors and Marines. After completing their Blue Angel tour, individuals return to the fleet to continue their naval careers.

Selected enlisted personnel volunteer for a three-year tour with the squadron. Though every team member brings skills in a distinct job specialty, each is expected to work beyond that specialty, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Blue Angels. The squadron consists of seven distinct departments, jointly responsible for guaranteeing command readiness. A tribute to this dedicated team is the fact that the Blue Angels have never canceled an air show due to a maintenance problem.


CMDCM MATTHEW DAWSON | USN

// Command Master Chief
CMDCM Matthew Dawson

Command Master Chief Matthew Dawson is a native of Racine, Wisconsin. He enlisted in the Navy in June of 1999 and attended recruit training at Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois. After graduation, he attended Naval Aircrew Candidate School and then Hospital Corpsman "A" School.

Matthew joined the Blue Angels in September 2023. He has accumulated over 1,000 hours in various rotary- and fixed-wing naval aircraft. His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Strike/Flight Air Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), Army Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (seven awards), Army Achievement Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Medal and various unit and campaign awards. He is also a recipient of the American Red Cross Certificate of Merit and Red Cross Hero Award for lifesaving actions.

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MAINTENANCE MASTER CHIEF


Hector Viramontes

AVCM(AW/SW)
Hector Viramontes

Pico Rivera, CA

Master Chief Avionics Technician (AW/SW) Hector Viramontes is a native of Pico Rivera, California. He graduated from El Rancho High School in 1995. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in November 1995, where he completed Basic Training and Airman Apprenticeship Training at...

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CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS & GUNNERY SERGEANTS


The squadron's senior enlisted Navy and Marine Corps personnel ensure day-to-day operations while providing key leadership, guidance, and training to enlisted personnel in the areas of maintenance, logistics, public affairs, and administration.

Jim Domholdt

AMCS(AW/SW)
Jim Domholdt
Maintenance Chief

Cleveland, OH
Jose Pulgarin

ATCS(AW/SW)
Jose Pulgarin
Maintenance Chief

Medellin, Colombia
Paul Archer

MCC(AW/SW)
Paul Archer
Public Affairs Chief

Napa, CA
Alejandro Benito

AECS(AW/SW)
Alejandro Benito
Maintenance Chief

Houston, TX
Carolina Berrio

AMCS(AW/SW)
Carolina Berrio
Maintenance Chief

Armenia, Colombia
Joseph Bishop

ATC(AW/SW)
Joseph Bishop
Maintenance Chief

Cedar Key, FL
Kenneth Crouch

YNC(AW/SW/IW)
Kenneth Crouch
Administration Chief

Cape Coral, FL
Justin Delacruz

LSC(AW/SW/IW)
Justin Delacruz
Logistics Chief

San Diego, CA
Russell Fink

GySgt. | USMC
Russell Fink
Maintenance Chief

Canton, OH
Bill Kelly

LSCS(AW/SW)
Bill Kelly
Logistics Chief

Long Branch, NJ
Joseph Long

GySgt. | USMC
Joseph Long
Maintenance Chief

Knoxville, TN
Greg Ogle

AMC(AW/SW/IW)
Greg Ogle
Maintenance Chief

Newport News, VA
Jeramy Rouse

ADCS(AW/SW)
Jeramy Rouse
Maintenance Chief

Boring, OR
Michael Russell

MCC(AW/SW)
Michael Russell
Public Affairs Chief

Selma, AL
Jarvis Wilson

AZC(AW)
Jarvis Wilson
Maintenance Chief

Brundidge, AL

FAT ALBERT AIRLINES


The all-Marine flight crew assigned to the squadron's Lockheed-Martin C-130 J Super Hercules is responsible for transporting road-crew personnel, supplies, and equipment to and from each show site throughout the season.

Leighton Gaddis

GySgt. | USMC
Leighton Gaddis
Flight Engineer

Forest, MS
Lauren Song

SSgt. | USMC
Lauren Song
Flight Engineer

Aurora, CO
Matthew Thompson

SSgt. | USMC
Matthew Thompson
Flight Engineer

Woodstock, GA

FAT ALBERT MAINTENANCE


The Fat Albert Maintenance work center maintains the airframe, life support, engine, hydraulic and avionics systems of the Blue Angels C-130 J Super Hercules aircraft, Fat Albert.

Patrick Angles

SSgt. | USMC
Patrick Angles

Newburgh, IN
Adam Gresham

Sgt. | USMC
Adam Gresham

Greenville, SC
Guillermo Hernandez

Sgt. | USMC
Guillermo Hernandez

Heredia, Costa Rica
Daniel Knutson

Sgt. | USMC
Daniel Knutson

Eagan, MN
Payton Lopez

Sgt. | USMC
Payton Lopez

Abilene, TX
Zachary Parsons

SSgt. | USMC
Zachary Parsons

Grayson, KY
Kenneth Smith

Sgt. | USMC
Kenneth Smith

Derry, NH

CREW COORDINATORS


The Crew Coordinators are selected from the team after their first year and can be E-6 personnel in any rate. They are responsible for the overall training of the maintenance and support team on all the squadron procedures, and they coordinate ground operations necessary to facilitate a Blue Angels performance.


Billy Mastorio

AM1(AW)
Billy Mastorio

Cliffwood Beach, NJ
Tanner Bayles

AS1(AW/SW)
Tanner Bayles

Meredith, NH

ADMINISTRATION


The Administration department is responsible for executive and official correspondence, squadron records, pay, and travel orders. Administration maintains instructions and notices, handles promotions and awards, and controls legal and security concerns.


Libby Nguyen

YN1(AW/SW)
Libby Nguyen

Rock Hill, SC
Morgan Riney

YN1(EXW/SCW/AW)
Morgan Riney

Yuba City, CA
Daniel Alvarez

PS1(AW)
Daniel Alvarez

Dallas, TX
Shawna Diggins

NC1(AW)
Shawna Diggins
Cmd. Career Counselor

Oakdale, CA
Matthew Jefferson

YN2(AW)
Matthew Jefferson

Los Angeles, CA

AIRFRAMES


The Airframes work center comprises Navy Aviation Structural mechanics and Marine Corps F/A-18 fixed-wing aircraft airframe mechanics specializing in hydraulics and aircraft structure. These personnel maintain flight controls, hydraulic systems, landing, arresting and catapult gear, and perform composite/sheet metal structural repairs of the F/A-18 Super Hornet. During the air show season, an airframes representative accompanies the C-130 crew as a safety observer in the Fat Albert portion of the flight demonstration.


Joshua Boone

AM1(AW/SW)
Joshua Boone

Roanoke, VA
Michael Sullivan

AM1(AW)
Michael Sullivan

Dallas, TX
Ross Alexander

AM2(AW)
Ross Alexander

Summerville, GA
Cody Farrell

AM2(AW)
Cody Farrell

Long Island, NY
Miguel Garibaldi

AM2(AW)
Miguel Garibaldi

Jalisco, Mexico
Dylan Lippard

Sgt.(AW) | USMC
Dylan Lippard

Statesville, NC
Alexander Martinez

AM2(AW/SW)
Alexander Martinez

Hutchinson, KS
Travis Noland

AM1(AW)
Travis Noland

Carrollton, AL
Jerry Rumbaugh

AM2(AW)
Jerry Rumbaugh

Pecos, TX

AVIATION MEDICINE


The Aviation Medicine Department is responsible for the health and wellness of each team member. The medical team performs annual physical examinations and emergency medical procedures, keeps medical and dental readiness up to date, and acts as a liaison for advanced medical care.


Aaron Lewis

HM2(AW)
Aaron Lewis

Newport News, VA
Brandon Crawford

HM2(AW/FMF)
Brandon Crawford

Tacoma, WA

AVIONICS


Navy Aviation Electronics technicians and Aviation Electricians, as well as Marine Corps F/A-18 aircraft electrical systems technicians and squadron aircraft communications/navigation radar systems technicians comprise the Avionics work center. They are responsible for the performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and timely troubleshooting of F/A-18 and C-130 electronic flight controls, communication, navigation, radar, mission computers, display systems and fuel quantity.


Edwin Nolasco

AT1(AW)
Edwin Nolasco

Los Angeles, CA
Jonathan Miller

AT1(AW)
Jonathan Miller

Lake View, SC
Cyrus Brown

AT1(AW)
Cyrus Brown

Antelope, CA
Jonathan Kiesznowski

AE1(AW/SW)
Jonathan Kiesznowski

Brooksville, FL
Taylor Miller

AT1(AW)
Taylor Miller

Corona, CA
Matthew Rowe

AE1(AW)
Matthew Rowe

Harbor City, CA
Kevin Zabojnik

Sgt.
Kevin Zabojnik

Burleson, TX

CREW CHIEFS


The Crew Chief work center is composed of Navy and Marine Corps maintenance technicians in various aviation specialties. Two crew chiefs are assigned to each pilot, and they are responsible for performing engine turn-up operations and flight controls/instruments checks, as well as daily turn-around and preflight inspections of the aircraft. Each crew chief goes through extensive training to get a working knowledge of the aircraft and its systems.


Jeremy Bluhm

AM1(AW)
Jeremy Bluhm

Nashville, TN
Joseph Noffsinger

AO1(AW)
Joseph Noffsinger

Evadale, TX
Joseph Domicoli, III

Sgt.
Joseph Domicoli, III

San Pedro, CA
Sean Donoghue

AE2(AW)
Sean Donoghue

Santa Clarita, CA
Leon Grant

AO2(AW/SW)
Leon Grant

Fayetteville, NC
Alexander Gutierrez

AO1(AW/SW)
Alexander Gutierrez

San Antonio, TX
Blade Hiatt

AE2(AW)
Blade Hiatt

Morganton, NC
Rachel Luckett

AO2(AW/SW)
Rachel Luckett

Detroit, MI
Oyinda Michael

AM1(AW)
Oyinda Michael

Lagos, Nigeria
Nicholas Otteraaen

AT1(AW)
Nicholas Otteraaen

Salida, CA
Dale Pascua

AE2(AW)
Dale Pascua

Bismarck, ND
Shyhiem Rhodes

AT1(AW)
Shyhiem Rhodes

Rochester, NY
Chelsie Roberson

AE1(AW)
Chelsie Roberson

Jacksonville, FL
Cameron Tuzon

AD2(AW)
Cameron Tuzon

San Diego, CA
Andres Widhalm

AM1(AW)
Andres Widhalm

Medellin, Colombia

EVENTS COORDINATION


The Events Coordination office schedules preseason visits with show site sponsors and secures accommodations and ground support for each air show. Events personnel also create all air show schedules and coordinate team commitments, including school and hospital visits, and manage the Blue Angels Key Influencer rider program.


Kianna Blake

YN1(AW)
Kianna Blake

Essequibo, Guyana
Yvonne Renteria

YN1(SW)
Yvonne Renteria

El Paso, TX

LIFE SUPPORT


The Life Support work center comprises Navy Aviation Structural Mechanics - Safety Equipment technicians and Aircrew Survival Equipment technicians. They maintain and repair the systems that support the life of the pilot in normal and emergency situations. These systems include air conditioning, avionics cooling, heating, liquid oxygen, and canopy and ejection seat emergency escape systems. They also maintain the personal flight gear the pilots must wear, such as helmets, oxygen masks, inflatable flotation devices, and ejection seat flight harnesses.


A.J. Acosta

AME1(AW)
A.J. Acosta

San Angelo, TX
Brandon Franciscy

PR1(AW)
Brandon Franciscy

Sandwich, IL
Kollyn Ellegood

AME2(AW)
Kollyn Ellegood

Gallatin, TN
Brandon Gatewood

PR1(AW)
Brandon Gatewood

Kingsland, GA
Jordan James

AME1(AW)
Jordan James

Xenia, OH
Darren Johnson

PR2(AW)
Darren Johnson

Spanish Fort, AL
Theresita Lopez

AME1(AW)
Theresita Lopez

Rio Rico, AZ
Casey Smith

AME1(AW)
Casey Smith

Phoenix, AZ
C.J. Woods

PR2(AW/SW)
C.J. Woods

Dallas, TX

LOGISTICS


The Logistics Department researches, procures, stores, and dispatches spare parts, tools, and uniforms. Logistics personnel also research future squadron logistical needs, and initiate contracts for services required to support daily operations.


Nicholas Orozco

LS1(AW/SW/IW)
Nicholas Orozco

Stockton, CA
Kristin Ceresola

LS1(AW/SW)
Kristin Ceresola

Oak Harbor, WA
Tyler Collins

LS2(AW)
Tyler Collins

Cordele, GA
Griffin Henderson

LS2(AW/SW)
Griffin Henderson

Seattle, WA
Jacques Holder

LS2(AW/SW/IW)
Jacques Holder

Washington, D.C.
Brian Hubbard

LS1(AW/SW)
Brian Hubbard

Atlanta, GA
Justin Magdaraog

LS1(AW/SW)
Justin Magdaraog

Union City, CA
Chris McEvoy

LS2(AW)
Chris McEvoy

Rising Sun, MD
Cristin Turner

LS1(AW/SW)
Cristin Turner

Foreside, ME

MAINTENANCE CONTROL


The Maintenance Control work center is comprised of Navy Aviation Adiminstrationmen. They manage aircraft maintenance and technical support for the squadron's assigned aircraft and maintenance personnel. They coordinate, direct and manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on squadron aircraft and ensure aircraft records are accurate.


Kali Williams

AZ1(AW/SW)
Kali Williams

Winchester, VA
Joseph Willis

AZ1(AW/SW)
Joseph Willis

Savannah, GA
Fredy Lopez

AZ2(AW)
Fredy Lopez

Torrance, CA
Baylee O'Donnell

AZ1(AW)
Baylee O'Donnell

Champaign, IL
Holly Phibbs

AZ2(AW)
Holly Phibbs

Seminole, FL
Diego Solorzano

AZ2(AW)
Diego Solorzano

Brawley, CA

PAINT SHOP


The Paint Shop work center is composed of maintenance technicians from various aviation ratings. Team members assigned to the Paint Shop are responsible for painting operations, corrosion control, and corrosion removal on the F/A-18 Super Hornet and Fat Albert, the C-130 transport aircraft.


Hyland McNaughton

AM1(AW/SW)
Hyland McNaughton

Huntington Beach, CA
Jesse Hall

AT2(AW)
Jesse Hall

Jacksonville, FL
Shelby Parker

AM1(AW)
Shelby Parker

Redford, MI
Tamara Perez

AS1(AW/SW)
Tamara Perez

Hillside, NJ
Wes Tegtmeyer

AM1(SW)
Wes Tegtmeyer

Dayton, OH

POWER PLANTS


The Power Plants work center is composed of Navy Aviation Machinist Mates and Marine Corps F/A-18 and C-130 fixed-wing aircraft mechanics. Power Plants personnel adjust, maintain, replace and service Blue angel aircraft engines, accessories and fuel and smoke systems. They also maintain the secondary power systems of the F/A-18 Super Hornet, which allows the aircraft to be started anywhere, without external power.


Austin Adcock

AD1(AW)
Austin Adcock

Longview, TX
Michael Donaldson

AD1(AW)
Michael Donaldson

Ripon, CA
Dustin Beck

AD1(AW)
Dustin Beck

Greenville, NC
Matthew Burciaga

AD1(AW)
Matthew Burciaga

Atlanta, GA
K.C. Cross

AD2(AW)
K.C. Cross

Gordon, GA
Jose Cruz

AD2(AW)
Jose Cruz

Corpus Christi, TX
Bradley Jordan

AD1(AW/SW)
Bradley Jordan

Jacksonville, FL
John Russell

AD2(AW)
John Russell

Montgomery, AL
Joshua Watson

AD1(AW)
Joshua Watson

Maryville, TN

PUBLIC AFFAIRS


The Public Affairs Office documents and promotes the Blue Angels. It designs, writes, photographs, edits, publishes and distributes news and promotional materials for the squadron. The Public Affairs Office also coordinates promotional coverage and interviews with local, national and international media, and manages the Blue Angels VIP rider program.

Bobby Baldock

MC1(AW/SW)
Bobby Baldock

Irvine, CA
Cody Deccio

MC1(AW/SW)
Cody M. Deccio

Yakima, WA
Joe Cardona

MC2(AW/SW)
Joe Cardona

Isabela, Puerto Rico

QUALITY ASSURANCE


The Quality Assurance work center is composed of maintenance technicians in various aviation ratings. These individuals administer and prepare maintenance instructions, review incoming technical directives, and participate as members of a technical task force that investigate trouble areas in fleet-wide aircraft maintenance. They also supervise and inspect the squadron's aircraft maintenance regime and regularly complete audits on work centers for specific maintenance programs.


Cat Henry

AD1(AW/SW)
Cat Henry

Moline, IL
Sam Smith

AM1(AW/SW)
Sam Smith

Virginia Beach, VA
Cameron Cowen

AE1(AW/SW)
Cameron Cowen

Dayton, TX
Jhovany Diaz

SSgt.(AW) | USMC
Jhovany Diaz

Oakland, CA
Michael Hodgson

AM1(AW)
Michael Hodgson

Orange Park, FL
Iris Knight

AZ1(AW)
Iris Knight

Heber City, UT
Moises Mercado

AME1(AW)
Moises Mercado

Oceanside, CA

VIDEO


The Video work center comprises Navy and Marine Corps maintenance technicians in various aviation specialties. The personnel are responsible for filming each training flight and flight demonstration for use by the pilots during debrief. They also maintain the communications cart, which allows support officers to communicate with the pilots during flight, and they simulcast the demonstration music and narration.


Tyler Cutts

AT1(AW)
Tyler Cutts

Dothan, AL
Bailey Cole

AT1(AW)
Bailey Cole

Granbury, TX
Huy Huynh

AE2(AW)
Huy Huynh

Philadelphia, PA
Nicholas Kaminski

AM1
Nicholas Kaminski

Mount Airy, MD
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