Archive | November, 2010
LtCol Ali Thompson

LtCol Ali Thompson Makes Marine Corps History

On 19 November 2010, Lt Col Ali “Rocky” Thompson made history by becoming the first woman Marine pilot to command a squadron.  Lt Col Thompson, a CH-53E pilot, took command of HMH-464 on board MCAS New River, NC, relieving Lt Col Richard Rush. Lt Col Thompson, a United States Naval Academy graduate, received her commission [...]

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WASP

Pistol Packin’ Mama!

By WASP Bee Haydu This photo of WASP B17 pilots was taken at Lockbourne Army Air Field in 1942.  The pilots are Frances Green, Margaret Kirchner, Ann Waldner, and Blanche Osborn walking from the B17 Pistol Packin’ Mama. (Unfortunately all are deceased.) Sixty-two years later in May, 2004 a picture was taken by SMsgt Kim [...]

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