Cmdr. Logan Peck, a U.S. Navy aviator with more than 2,400 flight hours and more than 500 carrier-arrested landings, in November will assume command of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, better known to air show fans worldwide as the Blue Angels.
Peck, e’08, who earned a mechanical engineering degree from the KU School of Engineering, currently commands Strike Fighter Squadron 211, nicknamed the “Fighting Checkmates,” an F-18 Super Hornet squadron based at Naval Air Station Oceana, in Virginia. His previous assignments included deployment aboard the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in Afghanistan.
“It’s an incredible honor to take on this role and represent the men and women of this team,” Peck, a San Diego native, said at the April 14 press conference at Naval Air Station Pensacola, in Florida, during which he was announced as the Blue Angels’ commanding officer for the 2027 and 2028 seasons. “Every day I’m focused on leading in a way that reflects that responsibility.”
Now leading his current squadron through the hectic conclusion of a pre-deployment training cycle, Peck in September will report to the Blue Angels’ headquarters in Pensacola, Florida, to begin initial training with the revered flight demonstration team. The change of command ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 8 at Pensacola’s National Naval Aviation Museum.
As commanding officer, Peck, flying the No. 1 F-18, will lead a crisp squadron of about 140 personnel and serve as demonstration flight leader. The Blue Angels are slated to perform 64 shows in 32 locations during the 2027 season.
“This year’s selection process reflected the high level of talent and professionalism within our ranks,” said the Blue Angels’ current commanding officer, Capt. Adam Bryan. “Cmdr. Peck embodies those qualities, and I am confident he will lead the team with pride and professionalism in the seasons ahead.”
Look for more about Cmdr. Peck in the fall 2026 issue of Crimson & Blue magazine.
Chris Lazzarino, j’86, is associate editor of Crimson & Blue.
