Scott Laux removed from Blue Angels
The gist
The Navy removed Marine Maj. Scott Laux, Blue Angels jet No. 6, for failing to uphold team standards.
The team flew its season finale with five jets instead of six.
How it unfolded
- Nov 3, 2026Chief of Naval Air Training later notes the removal took effect this date.
- Nov 6, 2026CNATRA confirms to the Pensacola News Journal that Maj. Scott Laux was removed and would not perform in the homecoming air show.
- Nov 6, 2026 -7, 2026Laux is absent from the NAS Pensacola Homecoming Air Show; the team flies five F/A-18 Super Hornets instead of the usual six.
Key terms
- Blue Angels
- A United States Navy flight demonstration squadron known for aerobatic performances.
- CNATRA
- A U.S. Navy command responsible for conducting flight training of naval aviators and flight officers.
Source: Wikipedia