Crew chief for the number seven F/A-18 Hornet assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, awaits a signal from the narrator, prior to departing Naval Air Station Pensacola for preseason visits.

2026 Naval Order Congress, Pensacola Beach, Florida, November 3-7

March 02, 2026

Companions,

Save the dates! 2026 Naval Order Congress, Pensacola Beach, Florida, November 3-7, 2026 at the Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach.

We are having a three day Congress this time, because we listen to you. Tuesday (arrival) to Friday (Formal Dinner). IN ADDITION: on Saturday November 7th is the Blue Angel airshow, so some people will be staying over for that. More details will be coming.

Frederick J. Passman, CAPT USN, Ret.
Commander General, Naval Order of the United States

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