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    A two-seat military jet aircraft, painted in the distinctive blue and gold colors of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, is shown on the ground with its canopy open. The rear cockpit occupant, identified by fuselage text as 'Cdr Lilly Montana,' is wearing a blue flight helmet and making a heart shape with their hands toward the camera. The front cockpit contains a yellow helmet resting on the ejection seat.

    OCEANA, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    09.15.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Wesley Velasquez 

    Naval Air Station Oceana

    Sylvia Muller, Program Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Richmond, Tri-Cities and Hampton Roads, gestures to her friends and family prior to her flight with the Blue Angels at Naval Air Station Oceana Sept. 15, 2026. For more than 70 years, the NAS Oceana Air Show has been a cornerstone of the Virginia Beach community, strengthening the bond between our warfighters and the community we proudly serve. This year’s theme, “Celebrating 250 Years of America,” honors our nation’s founding, its enduring legacy and the generations of men and women who have answered the call to serve and defend it. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Wesley Velasquez)

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    Date Taken: 09.15.2026
    Date Posted: 09.16.2026 09:47
    Photo ID: 9940887
    VIRIN: 260915-N-UR986-1509
    Resolution: 3213x2571
    Size: 1.47 MB
    Location: OCEANA, VIRGINIA, US
    Web Views: 6
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    Four military personnel are walking across an airfield tarmac, with a Blue Angels aircraft visible in the background. The central figure is wearing the distinctive blue and yellow flight suit of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels demonstration team and is carrying a silver metal briefcase. The others are wearing standard olive/sage green military flight suits with garrison caps.
    A two-seat military jet aircraft, painted in the distinctive blue and gold colors of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, is shown on the ground with its canopy open. The rear cockpit occupant, identified by fuselage text as 'Cdr Lilly Montana,' is wearing a blue flight helmet and making a heart shape with their hands toward the camera. The front cockpit contains a yellow helmet resting on the ejection seat.
    A U.S. Navy Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet jet is captured in a steep climbing maneuver against a clear blue sky. The aircraft is photographed from below, showing its distinctive navy blue and gold livery with 'U.S. NAVY' lettering clearly visible on the underside. A white smoke trail extends behind the aircraft, indicating an aerobatic performance.

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