From the Board

Transforming Veteran Lives, Powered by Philanthropy
At the Blue Angels Foundation, we are dedicated to supporting our nation’s veterans as they transition from military service to civilian life. Guided by an all-volunteer board, primarily made up of former members of the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron (“The Blue Angels”), we are committed to providing the essential resources and care our veterans deserve. Thanks to the generosity of supporters like you, we leverage philanthropic funding, alongside our trusted partner organizations, to ensure veterans receive critical services and access to the best care available during their reintegration into civilian communities.

Thank you for being part of the Blue Angels Foundation community.

Whether you support our work through a gift, shared a message, attended an event, followed along, or took the time to learn more about the challenges veterans and their families face… your presence matters.

Every day, veterans across our country are navigating life after service.

For many, that journey includes the invisible wounds of war, the strain of reintegration, and the need for timely care, stability, and connection. Families serve alongside them, often quietly carrying the weight of that transition as well.

According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, every day, 17 veterans take their own lives — a tragic reminder of the invisible wounds our heroes face. These aren’t just statistics; they are loved ones, fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters, who sacrificed for our country.

Because of this community, veterans are not facing reintegration alone.

As we look at 2026 — the 80th anniversary of the Blue Angels — we are reminded that the values the Blue Angels represent in the sky must continue on the ground: precision, teamwork, responsibility, and commitment to one another. At the Foundation, that commitment shows up every day through generous support for mental health care, transitional housing, PTS resolution programs, service-dog partnerships, and whole-family support for our nation’s heroes.

Thanks to supporters like you, the Blue Angels Foundation has distributed millions of dollars to veteran organizations, providing critical resources to help veterans reintegrate into civilian life. We are proud to share that Charity Navigator has awarded the Blue Angels Foundation its highest rating of 4 out of 4 stars. This recognition reflects our commitment to financial accountability and transparency, ensuring your contributions are effectively invested in the most critical areas of support for veterans.

How We’re Making a Difference, Together

Your support directly impacts the lives of our nation’s heroes by funding:

  • Mental Health Services: Helping veterans cope with invisible wounds of service.
  • Transitional Housing: Offering veterans stability as they reintegrate into civilian life.
  • PTS Resolution Programs: Restoring hope through therapeutic support tailored to veterans’ needs.

We’re grateful to begin this year with you alongside us.

There is important work ahead, and it’s only possible because people like you choose to stay connected to this mission.

From all of us at the Blue Angels Foundation, thank you for standing in formation with our nation’s heroes.

Glad to be here!