Meet Lt. Amanda Lee: The First Female Blue Angel Pilot

Lieutenant Amanda Lee has made history as the first woman to join the elite U.S. Navy Blue Angels demonstration squadron. Serving as the Number 3 Left Wing pilot, Lt. Lee shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Mounds View, Minnesota, to enlisting in the military in 2007. Originally planning for medical school, she discovered a passion for aviation that led her to the cockpit of an F-18. In this interview, she discusses the thrill of aerobatic flight, the importance of seizing opportunities, and her dedication to inspiring children at air shows across the country. Her story highlights the power of hard work and the ripple effect of positive role models in the community.