Being a Blue Angel: Every Kid's Guide to the Blue Angels

The Blue Angels are the best of the best, and kids across America are inspired by their performances. In Being a Blue Angel, your children will meet these heroes in Blue, see what they do and how they live, be inspired by them, and learn how they could one day find themselves Being a Blue Angel.

Mark and Amy Sutherland are the parents of four children, and live near St. Louis, Missouri. Mark grew up surrounded by military aircraft from around the world, and was inspired at a young age by heroes in uniform. He has been writing for more than 30 years. When researching and writing Being a Blue Angel, Mark flew with the Blue Angels and spent time with the team on Naval Air Station Pensacola.

2026 Edition. Updated with 2026 team members.