180224-N-ZC358-0721 EL CENTRO, Calif. (Feb. 24, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Brandon Bates, a crew chief assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, prepares Lead Solo Pilot Lt. Tyler Davies, for launch. The Blue Angels are scheduled to perform more than 60 demonstrations at more than 30 locations across the U.S. in 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jess Gray/Released)