COMMAND MASTER CHIEF
CMDCM	Command Master Chief (AW/EXW/I W/SW/PJ) Blake G. Schimmel is a native of Wheaton, Illinois, and graduated from St. John�s Military Academy in 1989. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in November 1990 and completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command Orlando, Florida. Blake completed Basic Electricity and Electronics School in Orlando, Florida, Electronics Technician �A� School in Great Lakes, Illinois, and various �C� Schools in San Diego. He then reported to USNS Spica (T -AFS -9), in Agana, Guam, in 1992. Blake graduated from Naval Special Warfare Combat Crewman (SWCC) School (Class 013) in 1994. He then reported to Special Boat Team 12 (SBT -12) and served in multiple sea and shore duty billets. While assigned to SBT -12, Blake deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, was promoted to Chief Petty Officer, and qualified as a SWCC and Patrol Officer. Blake served at the NATO Air Component Headquarters, Izmir, Turkey, in 2006, then reported to USS John L. Hall (FFG -32), where he served as the Visit Board Search and Seizure Team Leader and the CS - 4 division Leading Chief Petty Officer. Blake then reported to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, in 2008, and served on Flag Staff. Blake reported to the Joint Communications Unit (JCU) in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in 2009, where he stood up the Expeditionary Warfare Specialist (EXW) and Information Dominance Warfare Specialist (IDW) programs at JCU, and earned his Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Wings. While assigned to JCU, he also deployed multiple times in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, and New Dawn. Blake graduated from the U.S. Navy Sen ior Enlisted Academy (Class 156; gray) in 2010 and was selected for Command Master Chief (CMDCM) in 2011. He also attended Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Education and Traini ng Development in August 2011. Blake then completed the Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat(CMC/COB) Capstone Course in 2012. He served his first CMDCM tour with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron EIGHT (HSC -8), the �Eightballers.� Blake joined the Blue Ang els in November 2015. His decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, two Joint Service Commendation Medals, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, Joint Service Achievement Medal, three Navy and Marine Cor ps Achievement Medals, and various personal and unit awards.
MAINTENANCE MASTER CHIEF
MMCPO	Maintenance Master Chief (AW) Matthew Heathcoat is a native of Bradford, Illinois, and graduated from Bradford High School in 1988. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in June 1988 and completed Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, Illinois. Matt completed Aviation Machinist�s Mate �A� School in Millington, Tennessee, and reported to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, the �Gladiators,� at Naval Air Station (NAS) Cecil Field, Florida, for F/A -18 power plants and related systems course. Matt then reported to VFA -136, the �Knighthawks,� at NAS Cecil Field, Florida in 1989. He completed two deployments onboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 67) in suppo rt of Operation Desert Shield. Matt served with Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department NAS Jacksonville, Florida; Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department NAS Cecil Field; Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department NAS Oceana; and completed one deployment on the U SS George Washington (CVN 73). Matt reported to Strike Fighter Squadr on (VFA) 122, the �Golden Eagles,� located in Lemoore, California, in February 2002 where he was promoted to Chief Petty Officer in 2004. He then reported to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, the �Bounty Hunters,� and completed two deployments onboard the U SS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. He then reported to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit in Lemoore, California, where he was promoted to Senior Chief Petty Officer and earned his b achelor�s degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry -Riddle Aer onautical University in 2008. Matt reported to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, the �Fighting Redcocks,� and deployed onboard the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in 2012. After the deployment, he was promoted to Master Chief Petty Officer and reported back to VFA -2 to serve as their Maintenance Master Chief. He then reported to Carrier Air Wing 9 in October of 2014 and served as the Carrier Air Group Maintenance Master Chief completing one deploym ent onboard th e USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Matt joined the Blue Angels in October 2016. His decorations include two Meritorious Service Medals, two Navy Commendation Medals, four Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and various personal and unit awards.
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FAT ALBERT AIRLINES
The all-Marine flight crew assigned to the squadron's Lockheed-Martin C-130 Hercules is responsible for transporting road-crew personnel, supplies, and equipment to and from each show site throughout the season.
Beau Beville GySgt USMC Crew Master	Anthony Black Sgt USMC Crew Master	Jason Glatfelter GySgt USMC Flight Engineer	Stephen Stewart GySgt USMC Flight Engineer	.	.
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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.
Sean Belt ACTS(AW) USN Maintenance Control	John Crumrine AEC USN Maintenance Control	Michael Garcia GySgt USMC Maintenance Control	Pedro Gonzalez AMCS(AW) Maintenance Control	Jairo Guity LSC(AW/SW) USN Logistics	Shawn Jones LSC(AW/SW) Maintenance Control
Ryan Kinder YNC(AW/SW) USN Administration	Chris Massicotte ATCS(AW/SW) USN Maintenance Control	Juan Nunez AMC(AW) USN Maintenance Control	Chad Pritt MCC(AW/FMF/SW) Public Affairs	Van Wilkerson ADC(AW/SW) Maintenance Control
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.
Jamichael Semien AME1(AW) USN	Zachary Miller AM1(AW) USN
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.
Derrick Demery YN1(SCW/IW) USN	Dylan Greene YN2(AW) USN
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 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.
T J Dickey AM1(AW/SW) USN	Stephanie Gerdjikian AM2(AW) USN	Jace Gerrard AM1(AW) USN	Orri Henkle AM2(AW) USN	Darryl Homewood AM1(AW) USN	Casey Hourigan Sgt USMC
David McMillan AM2(AW) USN	Demaude Prescott AM2(AW) USN	Samuel Wiberg AM2(AW/SW) USN	Daniel Yater AM1(AW) USN	Dave Zimmerman AM1(AW) USN
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.
Clarence Presley HM2(AW/SW) USN	Ryan Sheaffer HM2(AW) USN
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.
Jonathan Grams SSgt USMC	Tim Jose AE1(AW) USN	Troy Kress AE1(AW) USN	Bryan Lambell AE1(AW) USN	Ulises Maldonado AT1(AW) USN	Scott Marquett AE2(AW) USN
Trent Moeves AE2(AW) USN	Anthony Moreno AE2(AW) USN	Kyetta Penn-Dean AT2(AW/SW) USN	Jeff Sears AT2(AW) USN	Jose Torres Cpl USMC
COMMAND CAREER COUNSELOR
The Navy Career Counselor is responsible for managing and developing the Sailors' career.
Ace Shedd NC1(SCW) USN
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.
Anthony Batronis AT1 (AW/SW) USN	Jonathan Cronin AE1(AW) USN	Bobby Fitzpatrick AM2(AW) USN	Aldriick Kittles AO2(SW) USN	Rasmey Luos AO1(AW) USN	Michael McDuffie AM2(AW) USN
Justin Mowery AS2(AW) USN	Blake Much AT1(AW) USN	Sarah Schenk AT2(AW/SW) USN	Roderick Stevenson AO1(AW) USN	Arthur Stockpole AM2(AW/SW) USN	Richard Sweeney AE1(AW/SW) USN
Tommy Tran AS1(AW) USN	Robert Weitershausen AD2(AW) USN
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 the school and hospital visits, and manage the Blue Angels Key Influencer rider program.
Jaime Del-Toro YN2(SW/W) USN	Daniel Simpson YN2(AW) USN
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.
Abigail Bonsu AME2 (AW) USN	Zachary Goodnight AME1(AW) USN	Yael Martinez PR2(AW) USN	Alex Osborne AME2(AW) USN	Nicole Oviedo PR2(AW) USN	Stephen Reardon PR1(AW) USN
John Worrell AME1(AW/SW) USN
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.
Zetta Archie LS3 USN	Linelle Benattar LS1(AW/SW) USN	Stephanie Confer LS2(AW) USN	Dakota Eads LS3 USN	Aukitrian Elmore LS1(AW/SW) USN	Kwame Kusi-Appiah LS2(AW/SW) USN
Kevin Oneal LS2 (AW/IW) USN	Ryan Schick LS1(AW) USN	Marjorie Tilton LS2(AW/SW) USN
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.
Monica Cooper AZ2(AW) USN	Joshua Hammitt AZ2(AW) USN	Matthew Miller AZ1(AW) USN	Zoltan Prestridge AZ1(AW) USN	Hunter Wollaston AZ2(AW) USN
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 Hornet and Fat Albert, the C-130 transport aircraft.
Shaun Licurse AM2(AW) USN	Drew Verble AM1(AW) USN	Brandon Williams AM2(AW) USN
POWER PLANTS
The Power Plants work center is composed of Navy Aviation Machinist Mates and Marine Corps F/A-18 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 Hornet, which allows the aircraft to be started anywhere, without external power.
Shawn Barnes Sgt USMC	Nicholas Castello AD1(AW/SW) USN	Chris Enlow AD2(AW) USN	Kelly Glidden AD1(AW) USN	Derek Hamlin AD2(AW) USN	Kyle McDaniel AD1(AW/SW) USN
Sean McMahon AD2(AW) USN	Shane Miller AD1(AW) USN	Felix Reiher AD1(AW) USN	Cody Ritch AD2(AW) USN	Jon Scherr SSgt USMC
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.
Ian Cotter MC2(AW/SW) USN	Dominick Cremeans MC3 USN	Jenn Lebron MC2(AW) USN	Daniel Young MC1(AW/NAC/EXW) USN
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.
Brian Coffman AE1(AW) USN	Jeremy Hall AZ1(AW) USN	Justin Hanks AD1(AW) USN	Michael Hearn AM1(AW/SW) USN	Cody Kasian AD1(AW) USN	Jen Piatek AE1(AW/SW) USN
Matt Rhodes AM1(AW) USN	Andy Teague AME1(AW/SW) USN
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.
Rod Branton AT2(AW) USN	Ryan Kempf AT1(AW) USN	Mallory Morishita AE1(AW) USN	Megan Stricklin AM1(AW) USN
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