High-Flying Women
Formed during WWII, this civilian organization of female pilots flew military aircraft to free up male pilots for combat, receiving official military status in 1977.
WASPs
This pop icon broke the all-time record for the most Grammy wins by any artist in history, reaching 32 total wins in 2023.
Beyonce
In 1995, Eileen Collins became the first female pilot of this vehicle, going on to become its first female commander in 1999 aboard mission STS-93.
Space Shuttle
In 2020, General Jacqueline Van Ovost became the only active-duty female four-star general in the U.S. military, eventually heading this command responsible for global logistics.
Air Mobility Command
In 1993, Jeannie Leavitt made military history by becoming the active-duty U.S. Air Force’s first female pilot of this operational fighter aircraft type.
F-15(E)
Major Nicole Malachowski earned a spot in Air Force history in 2005 as the first female demonstration pilot for this famous aerial demonstration squadron.
The Thunderbirds