Katie Higgins Cook

This article is about the American pilot. For the American voice actor and musician, see Kate Higgins. For the American comic artist and writer, see Katie Cook (writer).

Katie Higgins Cook
Marine Captain Higgins in 2015
Birth nameKatie Ann Johnson
Born (1986-08-27) August 27, 1986 (age 38)
Jacksonville, Florida
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
RankMajor
Known forFirst female Blue Angels pilot
Spouse(s)Dusty Cook

Katie Higgins Cook (née Johnson) (born August 27, 1986)[1] is an American aviator and officer in the United States Marine Corps. In 2015, she became the first female Blue Angels pilot,[2] and flew the Blue Angels’ C-130 transport plane Fat Albert for two seasons.[3] Her first show with the Blue Angels demonstration team was in El Centro, California, in March 2015.[4] Then known as Marine Captain Katie Higgins, she made her Blue Angels debut at the age of 28.[5]

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