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Blue Angels Remove Maj. Scott Laux From Team

The Navy said he failed to meet squadron standards but provided no explanation, leaving unresolved whether the move is tied to discipline or an investigation.

The Navy removed Marine Corps Maj. Scott Laux from the Blue Angels, saying he failed to meet squadron standards.
F/A-18 Super Hornets of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, fly in formation during a practice flight ahead of San Francisco Fleet Week on Oct. 8.
A member of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flies above Alcatraz Island during the San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show on Oct. 9 in San Francisco.
The two opposing solos of the Blue Angels. (Image credit: Blue Angels)

Overview

  • The Chief of Naval Air Training confirmed the removal on Nov. 6 and said Maj. Scott Laux will not take part in the Blue Angels’ remaining performances this season.
  • The team flew with five jets during the Naval Air Station Pensacola homecoming air show after Laux’s departure, reducing the usual six‑jet demonstration.
  • Navy officials have not said what conduct prompted the decision, when it was made, or whether it relates to any disciplinary proceeding or safety investigation.
  • Laux joined the Blue Angels in 2024, served as the team’s narrator in 2025 and moved into the No. 6 opposing‑solo role in 2026, and his photo and biography were removed from the squadron roster.
  • The removal highlights internal accountability for demonstration‑team members and could affect future show staffing and public trust while reporters and the Navy await further details.