R 301715Z OCT 24
MARADMIN 525/24
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC MRA MM//
SUBJ/ENLISTED MARINE APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED BY NAVY FLIGHT
DEMONSTRATION SQUADRON (BLUE ANGELS) FOR 2026-2028 SHOW SEASONS//
REF/A/MSGID: DOC/CNATRA/20230125//
AMPN/REF (A) IS CNATRAINST 1301.4P, APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS OF THE BLUE ANGELS.//
POC: BRANDON J. WISHARD/GYSGT/TEL: 253-230-6675/
EMAIL: [email protected]//
GENTEXT/REMARKS/1. The purpose of this MARADMIN is to announce
requirements and solicit qualified Enlisted Marine applications to
the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (Blue Angels) for the CY 2026
- 2028 show seasons. Applications must be received no later than
30 November 2024. Selection results will be available no later than
31 December 2024. Selectees shall be ordered to report no later
than 31 October 2025.
2. There are open billets within the following MOS:
(2) 6276 - Fixed-Wing Aircraft Loadmaster, KC-130J (Sgt-GySgt)
3. Personnel selected for this unique and demanding duty represent
hundreds of thousands of Marines and Sailors serving throughout the
United States and abroad. Applicants must meet the requirements
listed below to be considered for duty with the Blue Angels
(waivers are not normally considered).
3.a. Must be on active duty.
3.b. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 2 years
time-on-station by 1 May 2025 or within 12 months of Permanent
Change of Station or Permanent Change of Assignment orders.
3.c. No non-judicial punishment or court-martial convictions in the
last 36 months.
3.d. No alcohol-related incidents (civil or military) in the last
36 months. Driving under the influence/driving while intoxicated
convictions within the last five years are disqualifying.
3.e. No financial instability/command directed counseling in the
last 36 months. Applicants must be eligible for a government credit
card (this cannot be waived).
3.f. No physical fitness test or combat fitness test failures in
the last 36 months. Personnel who have had medical waivers in the
last 24 months will be considered on a case-by-case basis only.
3.g. Specific requirements for the 6276 billet:
3.g.1. Must be currently a Naval Air Training and Operating
Procedures Standardization qualified Loadmaster.
3.g.2. Flight Engineer designation required.
3.g.3. Minimum of 750 KC-130J flight hours recommended.
3.g.4. Completion of air drop school required.
4. Interested Marines meeting the above requirements shall submit
the application located in the reference at the following site:
https://www.blueangels.navy.mil/join.
4.a. Application letter. Enclosure (2) of the reference.
Replace template enclosures with the following:
4.a.1. Enclosure 1: Copy of Basic Individual Record and Basic
Training Record.
4.a.2. Enclosure 2: Copy of page 11s.
4.a.3. Enclosure 3: Any letters of recommendation.
4.a.4. Enclosure 4: Enlisted application questionnaire. See column
"Information and Forms" at the link above.
4.a.5. Enclosure 5: Current Commanding Officer signed letter of
endorsement on command letterhead, which must include: a statement
on military appearance and tattoos, an evaluation of the Marine's
public speaking ability, demeanor, professional knowledge, and
leadership skills. Enclosure (3) of the reference.
5. Applications should be sent electronically to: Brandon.J.
[email protected]. Physical applications are not required,
but may be mailed to:
Commanding Officer
Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron
Attn: GySgt Brandon Wishard
390 San Carlos Road Suite A
Pensacola, FL 32508-5008
Email: [email protected]
6. Points of contact.
6.a. Blue Angels POC. GySgt Brandon J. Wishard at (253) 230-6675 or
via email at [email protected]. For further
information, visit the Blue Angels web site at:
www.blueangels.navy.mil.
6.b. Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments (MMEA) POCs: Aviation
Unit Head, Maj Brooke Campbell, at (703)784-9330, Email:
[email protected]; 6276 PMOS monitor, MGySgt Andrew Crissman,
at (703)784-9949, [email protected].
7. The Blue Angels' Senior Marine Officer or Senior Enlisted
Advisor will notify MMEA or Primary Military Occupational Specialty
(PMOS) Monitor that a prospective candidate's application submission
has been received and is requesting consideration for service with
Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron. MMEA or PMOS Monitor will
concurrently respond within 15 working days of notification to
ensure an expedient screening process of high performing, motivated,
and qualified Marine applicants.
8. This MARADMIN is not applicable to the Marine Corps Reserves and
is cancelled for record purposes on 31 January 2025.
9. Release authorized by MajGen Ryan S. Rideout, Director,
Manpower Management Division.//