Celebrating Memorial Weekend in Miami Beach

Air & Sea Show 2025 Recap!

This past May 24th and 25th, we had the incredible honor of participating in the 2025 Air and Sea Show during Memorial Day Weekend in Miami Beach, FL. It marked our second time being part of this patriotic celebration, and once again, it filled our hearts with joy and pride.

As a veteran-owned business, Killer Coffee deeply understands the sacrifices and dedication of the brave men and women who serve in our Armed Forces.

Their courage and commitment to protecting our nation and preserving our freedoms deserve more than just our respect, they deserve our active support.

To show our appreciation, we donated iced coffee, water, and several items from our menu to military members from the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and the British Red Devils, who stopped by our booth. It was a small gesture, but one filled with gratitude.

We also want to give a heartfelt shoutout to Let’s Chow, an amazing nonprofit that played a major role in making these donations possible.

They generously covered most of the costs to ensure our service members stayed refreshed and hydrated during this high-energy weekend. 

If you’d like to support their mission of helping veterans transition into the culinary world, please consider donating at letschow.org. Your support truly makes a difference.

A Closer Look at the Air and Sea Show

If you’ve never experienced the Air and Sea Show, you’re seriously missing out! It’s not just a spectacle, it’s a powerful tribute to American military might and the everyday heroes who protect our freedoms.

Each year, this event brings together elite military and first responder groups for two adrenaline-packed days filled with aerial acrobatics, sea maneuvers, and military displays right along the shores of Miami Beach.

✈️ Aircraft You’ll See in the Sky:

• U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds: This elite fighter jet demonstration squadron flies the F-16 Fighting Falcon in jaw-dropping, high-speed formations.
  

• F-35 Lightning II: A stealth multirole combat aircraft that wows the crowd with its agility and power.
  

• C-130 Hercules: Known for its role in airlifting troops and cargo, it's often part of dramatic flyovers.
  

• U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopters: Demonstrating search-and-rescue missions right off the shoreline.
  
  

🚤 What Happens at Sea:

• Navy and Coast Guard watercrafts perform tactical demonstrations, including high-speed intercepts and amphibious landings.
  

• Rescue swimmers dive into the ocean in live drills, simulating real-life missions.
  

• You’ll even see LCACs (Landing Craft Air Cushion) roaring across the waves during amphibious operations.
  
  

👮♂️ Military and First Responder Units Involved:

• U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team
  

• U.S. Navy SEALs (tactical demonstrations)
  

• Homeland Security, Border Patrol, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, and police departments
  

• And many more active-duty and reserve units from across all service branches
  
  

A Weekend of Unity, Honor, and Community

Besides the edge-of-your-seat action, the Air and Sea Show is a heartfelt reminder of the unity that binds our country together. Families, veterans, first responders, and civilians all come together to honor the memory of those who gave their lives for our country.

We were especially proud to see how many attendees came up just to say thank you whether to our military members or even to us for supporting them. It was a weekend full of warmth, connection, and good vibes.

Support the Mission

If you couldn’t make it out this year, don’t worry, there’s always next Memorial Day Weekend. In the meantime, consider supporting groups like Let’s Chow or stopping by Killer Coffee truck events to help us continue giving back to those who have given so much.

Remember, whether it’s a small coffee or a big donation, every act of support counts.

FAQs

Q: When does the Air and Sea Show usually happen?
A: It takes place during Memorial Day Weekend in Miami Beach every year.

Q: Is the Air and Sea Show free to attend?
A: Yes, it’s a free public event with great viewing spots all along the beach!

Q: Can civilians participate in any way?
A: Absolutely! You can volunteer, donate to affiliated veteran organizations, or simply show up to show support.