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Our Best: Torch and the WASPs
It’s been more than 60 years since the Women Air Force Service Pilots or WASP took the skies by storm as the first women in U.S. history trained to fly American military aircraft, overcoming inequality and changing the face of aviation forever. On July 1, these aviation pioneers were recognized by President Barack Obama, who presented the Congressional Gold Medal as long-overdue recognition of the historical “Fly Girls.” Here at JBB, a 21st-century “Fly Girl,” Maj. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Military, Our Best: Military Women, World War II
Women In Military Service For America Memorial
Bernice Haydu (left) and Lillian Yonally, Women Airforce Service Pilots, visit while attending an exhibit opening in their honor Nov. 14 at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Arlington, Va. Approximately 25 WASP from World War II attended the opening. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash) Women In Military Service For America Memorial The Women’s Memorial is a unique, living memorial honoring all military women – past, present and future – and is the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Military, Our Best: Military Women
Our Best: WWII Babes Edition
Just as the men who fought World War Two are heading home to God in increasing numbers, so too are the women. The Air Force has done a nice thing by seeing that some of these courageous pioneers are recognized and get to fly at least one more time. Maj. Jennifer King escorts Kay Gott, an original member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots from World War II, during the WASP’s final flight on a C-130 … Read entire article »
Filed under: Military, World War II
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