A Day With Major Michelle Curran, the Only Female Thunderbird Pilot in the Air Force
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A Day With Major Michelle Curran, the Only Female Thunderbird Pilot in the Air Force
Only five women have flown in the Air Force's elite squadron. But Curran thinks the tide is changing.
Sep 27, 2019
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USAF Maj. Michelle “Mace” Curran, Thunderbird #5, to Leave Team
USAF Maj. Michelle “Mace” Curran, Thunderbird #5, to Leave Team
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In an interview for the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show, Air Force Thunderbirds #5 lead solo Maj. Michelle "Mace" Curran and two of her crew, Staff Sgt Jessica Englishbee and Tech Sgt Kristyne Pierson talk to Stephanie Stricklen what it means to have a female crew and the level of trust between pilot and crew. ABC7NY Lockheed Martin Flying Magazine United States Air Force #airshowsareback #airshow2021 #airshow #jonesbeach #bethpage #MemorialDayWeekend #Weekend #family #familyfun #fun #wow
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In an interview for the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show, Air Force Thunderbirds #5 lead solo Maj. Michelle "Mace" Curran and two of her crew, Staff Sgt Jessica Englishbee and Tech Sgt Kristyne Pierson talk to Stephanie Stricklen what it means to have a female crew and the level of trust between pilot and crew. ABC7NY Lockheed Martin Flying Magazine United States Air Force #airshowsareback #airshow2021 #airshow #jonesbeach #bethpage #MemorialDayWeekend #Weekend #family #familyfun #fun #wow
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‘In another life, this may have been different’ For me, flying was never just about the jets or the maneuvers. What I loved most was the impact, how my role influenced people around me, how it sparked possibility even when there wasn’t much light. That feeling never left. It’s what guided me into writing, speaking, and sharing my story today. Some might call it being an ‘influencer,’ but for me, it’s always been simple: I just want to create a positive impact. To turn fear into fuel. To turn exp
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‘In another life, this may have been different’ For me, flying was never just about the jets or the maneuvers. What I loved most was the impact, how my role influenced people around me, how it sparked possibility even when there wasn’t much light. That feeling never left. It’s what guided me into writing, speaking, and sharing my story today. Some might call it being an ‘influencer,’ but for me, it’s always been simple: I just want to create a positive impact. To turn fear into fuel. To turn exp
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