History has been made as for the first time in Navy Blue Angels history there will be a woman on the Flight Demonstration F/A-18 E/F Team! Women from the Marine Corp and Navy have served with the Blue Angels for 55 years, but never as a pilot until now. LT Amanda Lee is one of six new officers to join the team and replace outgoing members for the 2023 touring season. Congratulations LT Lee!
Good Morning #BlueAngels fans!
It’s our pleasure to announce our 2023 officer selections!
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, selected six new officers to join the team for the 2023 air show season. pic.twitter.com/OA8LRxvtHR
— Blue Angels (@BlueAngels) July 18, 2022
Among those team members selected this year is the squadron’s first woman F/A-18E/F demonstration pilot. For over 55 years, hundreds of women have served with the Blue Angels representing the very best of the Navy and Marine Corps.
— Blue Angels (@BlueAngels) July 18, 2022