Overview
- The cancellation of the Nov. 14–15 Homecoming event effectively closes the Blue Angels’ 2025 schedule.
- NAS Pensacola’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation department said Preferred Premium Seating refunds will be issued automatically by AttendStar within about a week.
- Commanding officer Capt. Chandra “Mamasan” Newman said the decision was unavoidable given funding uncertainty and lead times for performers and support services, adding that staff and pilots are devastated.
- The two-day show is one of northwest Florida’s largest annual gatherings, typically drawing hundreds of thousands and delivering significant benefits for local businesses.
- Shutdown-related restrictions have grounded military demonstration teams since Oct. 1, canceling appearances from Houston to North Georgia and Punta Gorda, and prompting Florida Republican Jimmy Patronis to blame Senate Democrats and Chuck Schumer.