During World War II, a group of female pilots called the Soviet Night Witches bombed Nazis after nightfall. Although rarely any mention of them is made in history books, they played a significant role ...

The WASPs risked their lives flying for the Army. But for decades, the U.S. government refused to recognize their military ...

After Col. Jeannie Leavitt finished pilot training at the top of her class in 1992, she was given her first choice of aircraft, with a few restrictions. Her first choice, the F-15 Strike Eagle, wasn't ...

In this 2018 video, Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, the Air Force’s first female fighter pilot, shares how her leadership philosophy prioritizes mentorship, diversity, and innovation. She emphasizes the ...

Tammie Jo Shults dreamed of flying fighter jets. But sexism meant she was rejected repeatedly by the military. She persisted ...

A St. Louis native and decorated Air Force pilot worked with the star of the superhero movie “Captain Marvel” to nail her fighter pilot authenticity. Brig. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt (U.S. Air Force ...

A Southwest Airlines pilot who made an emergency landing Tuesday after the jet apparently blew an engine, got hit by shrapnel and lost a window, is being praised for her "nerves of steel" in helping ...

They soar into the desert skies, piloting some of the most sophisticated aircraft the world has ever seen. They have an innate understanding of high-performance aircraft and are always pushing the ...