The Blue Angels—the elite flight demonstration squadron of the United States Navy—has historically been male-dominated, but that has changed in recent years as more women have broken barriers in naval aviation.

Trailblazer
Katie Higgins CookFirst female pilot to fly with the Blue Angels (selected in 2014)
Flew the C-130 “Fat Albert” support aircraft
A United States Marine Corps officer
Paved the way for future female aviators in the squadron
Current & Recent Female Pilots
Amanda LeeFirst female fighter jet pilot in Blue Angels history (joined in 2022)
Flies the F/A-18 Super Hornet
Represents a major milestone in the squadron’s evolution
Why It Matters
The inclusion of female pilots reflects broader changes in military aviation
Expands opportunities in high-performance roles historically closed to women
Inspires future generations of pilots worldwide

Fun Fact
Blue Angels pilots undergo extremely rigorous training and must already be among the Navy’s top aviators before being selected.