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Betty Wall Strohfus, a WWII Women Airforce Service Pilot, holds a picture of herself when she was a WASP pilot, Sept. 27,2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Strohfus was stationed at Las Vegas Army Air Field from 1943-44, and was one of 1,074 women who became certified WASP pilots during WWII. Las Vegas Army Air Field later was re-designated as Nellis AFB. The female pilots of the WASP freed up male pilots for combat services and duties during the WWII era. Ww2 Women, Military Women, Military History, Female Pilot, Female Soldier, Great Women, Amazing Women, Aviators Women, Brave Women

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Betty Wall Strohfus, a WWII Women Airforce Service Pilot, holds a picture of herself when she was a WASP pilot, Sept. 27,2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Strohfus was stationed at Las Vegas Army Air Field from 1943-44, and was one of 1,074 women who became certified WASP pilots during WWII. Las Vegas Army Air Field later was re-designated as Nellis AFB. The female pilots of the WASP freed up male pilots for combat services and duties during the WWII era.

Late in the morning of the Tuesday that changed everything, Lt. Heather “Lucky” Penney was on a runway at Andrews Air Force Base and ready to fly. She had her hand on the throttle of an F-16 and she had her orders: Bring down United Airlines Flight 93. The day’s fourth hijacked airliner seemed to be hurtling toward Washington. Penney, one of the first two combat pilots in the air that morning, was told to stop it. Us Fighter Jets, Fighter Pilot, Female Fighter, Jersey City, World Trade Center, Kamikaze Pilots, Flight 93, Calling America, Airline Flights

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Late in the morning of the Tuesday that changed everything, Lt. Heather “Lucky” Penney was on a runway at Andrews Air Force Base and ready to fly. She had her hand on the throttle of an F-16 and she had her orders: Bring down United Airlines Flight 93. The day’s fourth hijacked airliner seemed to be hurtling toward Washington. Penney, one of the first two combat pilots in the air that morning, was told to stop it.

Marine Capt. Katie Higgins, the first female pilot with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, or Blue Angels, speaks with media aboard Marine Corps Air Station, April 9, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia G. Ortiz/Released) Fighter Jets, Fighter Aircraft, Fighter Planes, Army History, Women In History, Ancient History

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Marine Capt. Katie Higgins, the first female pilot with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, or Blue Angels, speaks with media aboard Marine Corps Air Station, April 9, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia G. Ortiz/Released)

Senior Airman Mabel Aguirre soothes Ajamal Hazrat Jan. 9, 2011. Ajamal, a 1-year-old patient at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, and several members of his family were badly injured after a propane tank used to heat their home exploded. Airman Aguirre is a medical technician with the 455th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Shelia deVera) Iraq Wars, Military Salute, Afghanistan War, American Freedom, Support Our Troops, Airman, Thing 1, Servicemen

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Senior Airman Mabel Aguirre soothes Ajamal Hazrat Jan. 9, 2011. Ajamal, a 1-year-old patient at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, and several members of his family were badly injured after a propane tank used to heat their home exploded. Airman Aguirre is a medical technician with the 455th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Shelia deVera)

Staff Sgt. Amanda Cubbage, 509th Security Forces Squadron canine handler, holds back her canine, Mina, during a controlled aggression exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, March 23, 2013. Military Working Dogs, Military Dogs, Military Police, Military Service, Brave Animals, Dog Hero, American Heroes

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Staff Sgt. Amanda Cubbage, 509th Security Forces Squadron canine handler, holds back her canine, Mina, during a controlled aggression exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, March 23, 2013.

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When Corregidor and Bataan fell in 1942, there were 11 US Navy nurses and 66 Army nurses who were captured along with the American and Filipino forces, and imprisoned in and around the city of Manila. These 77 women became known as the Angels of Bataan (sometimes even referred to as the Battling Belles of Bataan) who, despite being prisoners of war, continued to serve as an active nursing unit until their liberation in February 1945. World History, World War Ii, Family History, Leyte, O Donnell, Palawan, Dieselpunk, Bataan Death March

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When Corregidor and Bataan fell in 1942, there were 11 US Navy nurses and 66 Army nurses who were captured along with the American and Filipino forces, and imprisoned in and around the city of Manila. These 77 women became known as the Angels of Bataan (sometimes even referred to as the Battling Belles of Bataan) who, despite being prisoners of war, continued to serve as an active nursing unit until their liberation in February 1945.

Hester's squad of two women and eight men in three Humvees was shadowing a 30-truck convoy when approximately 50 insurgent fighters ambushed the convoy with assault rifles, machine gun fire and rocket propelled grenades. The squad flanked the insurgents and cut off their escape route. Hester maneuvered her team through the kill zone where she and her squad leader, assaulted a trench line. During the 25-minute firefight, Hester killed at least three enemy combatants with her M4 carbine. Military Quotes, Army Soldier, Solider, The Silver Star, Leigh Ann

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Hester's squad of two women and eight men in three Humvees was shadowing a 30-truck convoy when approximately 50 insurgent fighters ambushed the convoy with assault rifles, machine gun fire and rocket propelled grenades. The squad flanked the insurgents and cut off their escape route. Hester maneuvered her team through the kill zone where she and her squad leader, assaulted a trench line. During the 25-minute firefight, Hester killed at least three enemy combatants with her M4 carbine.

U.S. Navy names Michelle Howard the first 4-star female Admiral - The glass ceiling broken again - after 236years Michelle Howard has been named, the first woman in the U.S. navy"s history, a four star admiral. Along with this honor she's also been promoted to Navy's second highest position: the Vice Admiral of Naval Operations. - June 30, 2014 Good Woman, Harrison Ford, Us Navy, Ryan Gosling, Divas, Black History Facts

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U.S. Navy names Michelle Howard the first 4-star female Admiral - The glass ceiling broken again - after 236years Michelle Howard has been named, the first woman in the U.S. navy"s history, a four star admiral. Along with this honor she's also been promoted to Navy's second highest position: the Vice Admiral of Naval Operations. - June 30, 2014

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Lietenant Colonel Jacquelyn Susie Parker was the first woman in the Air Force to become combat qualified to fly the F-16 and be assigned to a fighter squadron in 1994.

Lietenant Colonel Jacquelyn Susie Parker was the first woman in the Air Force to become combat qualified to fly the F-16 and be assigned to a fighter squadron in 1994.

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First woman Thunderbird pilot proud to serve--Maj. Nicole Malachowski is the first woman pilot on the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo) Usaf Thunderbirds, Civil Air Patrol

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First woman Thunderbird pilot proud to serve--Maj. Nicole Malachowski is the first woman pilot on the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Captain Nicole Malachowski 2006 (first female demonstration pilot in the U.S. Air Force squadron team the Thunderbirds) - Google Search F 16 Falcon, Us Air Force

Captain Nicole Malachowski 2006 (first female demonstration pilot in the U.S. Air Force squadron team the Thunderbirds) - Google Search

Lt. Col. Martha McSally stands with her A-10 Thunderbolt 11 aircraft. The colonel is the first female pilot in the Air Force to fly in combat and to serve as a squadron commander of a combat aviation squadron. Military Jets, Military Female, Military Officer

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Lt. Col. Martha McSally stands with her A-10 Thunderbolt 11 aircraft. The colonel is the first female pilot in the Air Force to fly in combat and to serve as a squadron commander of a combat aviation squadron.

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Col. Jeannie Flynn Leavitt (circa 1994) Combat Vet F-15 Pilot. First female commander of a fighter wing. Military Fashion, Boeing 777, Panzer

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Col. Jeannie Flynn Leavitt (circa 1994) Combat Vet F-15 Pilot. First female commander of a fighter wing.

USAF F-16 instructor pilot - Maj. Windy Hendrick

USAF F-16 instructor pilot - Maj. Windy Hendrick

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Maj. Nicole Malachowski (now Lt Colonel) first female pilot in USAF Thunderbirds.

Maj. Nicole Malachowski (now Lt Colonel) first female pilot in USAF Thunderbirds.

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