Pensacola, the westernmost city in Florida Panhandle, is the seat of Escambia County and is located in the US state of Florida. It is known by its nickname, The City of Flags, as well as for its motto that states 'Enhancing the Quality of Life for all Citizens'. A 2007 census estimate revealed that Pensacola has an estimated population of 54,283. The city is a seaport on the Pensacola Bay and helps connect the United States with the Gulf of Mexico.

The city is an important part of US naval history as it is the home of the first US Naval Air Station. The city is also home to the National Museum of Naval Aviation. The Blue Angels, a famed flight demonstration team, also makes its home in Pensacola.

Pensacola was given the nickname 'The City of Flags' because of the five governments that have flown flags over the city throughout its history. The flags include those from Castile (Spain), France, Great Britain, Confederate US and the United States of America.