Katie Higgins

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

Early life and education Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps, she went on to study international security at Georgetown University, where she completed a Master of Arts degree in 2009. She served in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Blue Angels In July 2014, the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron announced the selection of Marine Captain Higgins and other officers to the 2015 demonstration team.

Media appearances In 2020, Cook made a guest appearance on the 24th season premiere of The Bachelor. During the episode, she helped bachelor Peter Weber, a Delta Air Lines pilot, organize a group date, in which he put the female contestants through a flight training program including a gyroscope ride.

Personal life Katie Higgins married fellow Blue Angels pilot Dusty Cook, whom she first met when they were both at VMGR-252 and started dating during their time at the Blue Angels team. They live in Texas with their children.

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