WWII Pilot to Finally Get Her Honors PDF Print E-mail
Written by Meg Jones, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Journal Sentinel   
Margaret Seip is seen within the 318th AAFFTD book containing photos of many WASP women who trained in Sweetwater, Texas.  For the full story, click here.
 
Focus on the WASP: Defense.gov website PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
In light of the recent Congressional Gold Medal presentation to the WASP, this website was set up to highlight the WASP history and the events of the Gold Medal ceremony.  It's been up awhile, but if you haven't seen it, check it out here!
 
WAI Scholarships Open for Applications PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   

WAI scholarshipsThis excerpt republished from the WAI website:

"Women in Aviation, International is made up of dreamers–every one of us. Our scholarship awards are a major part of what our organization is all about. In the past 21 years WAI has disbursed millions of dollars to its members to help them get ahead and advance into the aviation and aerospace careers they have always dreamed about. Our scholarships help teachers fulfill their dreams, too, by providing them with the resources they need to bring aviation into their classrooms or to enhance their skills.

We could not bring these scholarships to you without the assistance of our generous sponsors and corporate members so please remember that these companies and individuals are the reasons why we can offer these incredible opportunities to you. If you are an employee or director of one of these companies, please accept our gratitude. We know you are a big part of what makes Women in Aviation, International work.

Remember, you must be a member of Women in Aviation, International to apply for these scholarships. You can join online, or by filling out one of the membership cards included in the Aviation for Women magazine. It will be the best $39 ($29 for students) that you’ll spend this year. So read on, take notes, download the application form and get to work on your dreams today!

You can download the official scholarship application form though, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 or later to view it. You can also e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to have an application sent to you.

Each applicant must be a WAI member and may apply for no more than two scholarships. All scholarships, unless otherwise noted, will be awarded during the 22nd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference, to be held at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada on February 24-26, 2011. Applications must be postmarked by November 15, 2010."

 
New Viriginia Historical Markers to Rise PDF Print E-mail
Written by Associated Press   

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The achievements of women are a big part of new historical markers approved for roads and highways across Virginia.

Four of 10 new markers honor the contributions of individual women and organizations founded by women who helped shape U.S. and Virginia history. The new markers recognize women involved in early voting rights efforts, as well as the nation's first women pilots and a leader in the civil rights movement.

The Virginia highway marker program began in 1927 with the installation of the first historical markers along U.S. Route 1 and is believed to be the oldest such program in the nation. More than 2,100 official markers dot the state.

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1st Female Fighter Pilot Chosen to Command Wing PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bruce Rolfsen - Air Force Times Staff writer   

Col DunlopCol. Dawn Dunlop, the first woman to fly the F-22 Raptor, will soon achieve another milestone when she becomes the first female fighter test pilot to lead an Air Force wing.

Dunlop is set to take command of the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., on June 4.

A 1988 Air Force Academy graduate, Dunlop began her aviation career as a T-38 Talon instructor pilot and was among the first women flying Air Force fighters once the ban on female fighter pilots was lifted in 1993.

After flying operational F-15E Strike Eagles for 2 1/2 years, she was accepted into the Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards in 1997 and began flying F-15 tests mission the following year.

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