1. ME 440 Aerospace Engineering Fundamentals Hot Topic of the Week

2. Joining the Blue Angels

3. How do you become part of the Blue Angels? -- Beth Volz

4. Personnel 16 Officers Commanding officer Navy tactical jet pilots Two support officers Marine Corps C-130 pilot

5. Navy Pilot Qualifications Aircraft Qualified Minimum of 1,250 Tactical Jet Flight- Hours

6. Commanding Officer Qualifications Have at Least 3,000 Tactical Jet Flight- Hours Commanded a Tactical Jet Squadron

7. Events Coordinator Qualifications Naval Flight Officer (NFO) or a Marine Corps Weapons and Sensors Officer (WSO) Aircraft Qualified Minimum of 1,250 Tactical Jet Flight- Hours

8. Marine Corps Pilots Qualifications Aircraft Qualified Minimum of 1,250 Tactical Jet Flight- Hours

9. Support Officer Qualifications Specializing in Maintenance, Administration, Aviation Medicine, Public Affairs, and Supply

10. The Blue Angels base their selection of officers on professional ability, military bearing and communication skills. Blue Angels officers are well-rounded representatives of their fleet counterparts.

11. Major Matt Shortal U.S. Marine Corps Slot