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A United states Navy Tradition.

Navy Blue Angels Challenge Coins

The Sky is Never The Limit

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Since being introduced in 1946, the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron has performed in front of more than 500 million fans in countries all over the world. The Blue Angels represent the tactical and technological prowess of our military force and are comprised of a fearless and talented team of Navy pilots and personnel. Those few people selected to join the team are ambassadors to the people and set the standard for excellence, determination, and unyielding spirit that is the United States Navy.  

Their mission is to display the pride, professionalism, and culture of excellence within the United States Navy through demonstration and community outreach. The Blue Angels have played an important role in boosting morale and raising the public interest and understanding of the Navy’s aviation capabilities. During shows, Blue Angels pilots perform many spectacular stunts and maneuvers all of which exhibit the combat capabilities of both the aircraft and those highly trained men and women who operate them. 

Navy challenge coins and Blue Angels challenge coins are symbols of the values of honor, courage, and commitment. They are the embodiment of what the Navy’s rich heritage has achieved and symbols of what they aim to do in the future. Today, the aim of the Blue Angels is to motivate the people in our Nation to follow their dreams and believe that that they are capable of achieving anything they put their minds to. 

The air shows themselves are exhibitions in the incredible power, freedom, and excitement that has been conquered by humankind. They display what can be experienced by anyone with the spirit and determination to reach for their dreams! When you carry a Navy Blue Angels challenge coin you always have a reminder of the most important thing the Blue Angels teach: the sky is never the limit!  
 

Trained For War

Every member of the Blue Angels team is a highly trained and skilled soldier within the United States Navy. While Blue Angels are considered to be a kind of emissary to the people and are tasked with promotion, outreach, and recruitment for the Navy, every component needs to be prepared for battle. The current jet used for formation flying within the team, the F/A-18 Hornet A/B, can transition from a fast, nimble show stopper to powerful, deadly machine of war within 72 hours once landed on an aircraft carrier. 

The Blue Angels season tour has been canceled or put on hold a number of times throughout the team’s history when pilots were reassigned for active duty. Lt. Cmdr. John Magda was the first Blue Angels leader to die in combat when he lead a strike against North Korean and Chinese forces in 1951 during the Korean Conflict.

26 Blue Angels pilots have lost their lives in training and during demonstrations. The job is dangerous and unforgiving but the brave men and women who serve on the Blue Angels team face the pressure and demonstrate the bravery, commitment, and dedication expected of all members of the Armed Forces.

Custom Navy challenge coins are reminders of what it means to serve our country. They are symbols of the sacrifices, pressures, and incredible efforts that go into creating the most powerful military force in the world. Those brave men and women who put their lives on the line each day deserve respect and honor. Challenge coins are a way to promote their values and motivate people everywhere to be the best that they can be! 

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Historic Emblems and Powerful Symbolism

The first iteration of the Blue Angels’ famous crest was custom designed by Flight Leader Lt. Cmdr. Raleigh Rhodes in 1949. The artwork and structure have remained true to the original ever since. The only changes have been the fighter jet silhouettes against the white clouds on the top right of the insignia. These silhouettes change with each change of vehicle for the team. So far the blue angels have used over eight different fighters in their demonstrations, and many more support aircraft. 

The blue and yellow paint scheme designated to all Blue Angels F/A-18’s are the colors of the United States Navy. Because the Blue Angels are working to promote recruitment and understanding of the Navy’s aviation capabilities, these colors are meant to signify the Navy’s core values of honor, courage, and commitment! 

Navy Blue Angels challenge coins represent the same things. They are the embodiments of the spirit of the Navy and the Blue Angels. They are meant to instill a sense of pride, inspiration, and incredible achievement, just as the Blue Angels demonstrations do the same.

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Commemorate A Blue Angels Demonstration

The Blue Angels tour the United States every year and perform in front of 50,000 fans in that time alone. They have also toured Europe, Asia, and South America, as well as Mexico and Canada in North America. Each performance is an opportunity for men, women, and children to marvel at the aviation prowess of the most capable pilots in the world. Completing the ceremony with a set of custom Navy Blue Angels challenge coins gives spectators a meaningful token of remembrance. The custom coins symbolize everything the Blue Angels stand for like perseverance, honor, and accomplishment. They set the example for excellence in service and in success.

Custom Navy Blue Angels challenge coins can be designed to incorporate the values, colors, an emblem of the team as well as allusions to the venue or airfield where they are performing. The possibility for customization is limitless. The home base during the airshow season for the Blue Angels is Forrest Sherman Field, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. For winter training, they are stationed at the Naval Air Facility El Centro, California. Some of the venues, shows, and bases were the Blue Angels train and perform regularly during the season are:

  • Luke AFB, Phoenix, AZ
  • NAS Kingsville, TX
  • Tampa Bay Airfest
  • U.S. Naval Academy Air Show
  • Pensacola Beach Air Show
  • Boeing Seafair Air Show
  • St. Joseph, MO | Sound of Speed Air Show 
  • Cleveland National Air Show
  • San Francisco Fleet Week
  • Wings Over Houston Air Show
  • NAF El Centro Annual Air Show
  • Vero Beach Air Show 

At each of these venues and shows, the blue angels inspire thousands of people through their mastery of flight and their display of pride, professionalism, and precision. Navy Blue Angels challenge coins are made in the spirit of these incredible men and women who run the Blue Angels team and are design to elicit the same emotions of wonder, excitement, and honor that coincided with the spectacle of seeing the Blue Angels fly! Get Started with your order today!
 

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Choosing Signature Coins 
A Difference You Can Feel

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At Signature Coins, we strive to create compelling and original artwork for all of our products. Our job is made easy when we get to start with such an awe-inspiring team like the Blue Angels. We want our custom art to do justice in recreating the wonder and excitement of the squad by incorporating your favorite aspects of their shows, their history, and their values. We use durable materials like steel, brass, and zinc to create all of our coins so as to ensure their rigidity and structure for years to come. You can be sure the bright blues and yellows of the Navy displayed on your coin will stay vibrant and clear, and the edging and artwork will stay crisp. 

We make strides every day to be the pinnacle of quality and customer satisfaction is our industry. You can expect services like:

  • Free artwork on every order
  • Free quote on every order
  • Free unlimited revisions on design
  • Free UPS Air Priority shipping
  • 14 business day delivery on completed orders
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

If you are looking for custom Navy challenge coins, you have come to the right place. We look forward to working with you and thank you for choosing Signature Coins!