WASHINGTON – Florida Republican Rep. Jimmy Patronis, has filed an modification to the proposed Division of Protection Appropriations Act of 2026, searching for to completely safeguard the presence of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, higher generally known as the Blue Angels, at their historic base in Pensacola
The Republican lawmaker’s modification to H.R. 4016 particularly prohibits any funds throughout the appropriations act from getting used to switch the Blue Angels from Pensacola. The Protection Appropriations Act is anticipated to be thought of by the U.S. Home of Representatives within the close to future.
“The Blue Angels have been a staple of Pensacola and the Emerald Coast for 70 years,” Patronis stated. “To have a good time the seventieth Anniversary of the Blue Angels calling this area dwelling, I used to be proud to file an modification to the Protection Appropriations Act that merely ensures that no funding can be used to switch the Blue Angels from their historic base in Pensacola.”
Patronis acknowledged that there’s “no identified threat of them leaving the Pensacola space,” however acknowledged he “wished to take the additional step to verify the Blue Angels stay right here eternally.”
“The Blue Angels are superior, creating financial alternatives and fostering a way of pleasure all through the group,” Patronis stated. “I look ahead to becoming a member of all of the households in Northwest Florida to benefit from the airshow this weekend and see America’s finest in motion.”
The Protection Appropriations Act outlines funding for essential army capabilities, together with personnel, operations, upkeep, and analysis and improvement. As at the moment drafted, the invoice features a 3.8% enhance in active-duty base pay for army service members.
“I’m proud to signify one of many largest army districts within the nation, and quite a few army services,” Patronis added. “These women and men defend our nation 24/7/365, and I’m grateful to Congress for exhibiting some appreciation for our heroes in uniform and the sacrifices they make for our nation.”
The Blue Angels are scheduled to carry out an air present within the Pensacola space this weekend, which Patronis stated he seems to be ahead to attending.
