Celebrate Women Military Aviators at Theater in the Woods

EAA IS PROUD to honor 30 years of women flying combat. To celebrate this milestone, Theater in the Woods will feature a rock star panel of women who span generations of female military aviators on Wednesday, July 26, during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023.

In 1993, women in the U.S. earned the right to fly in combat. Jeannie Leavitt, Sharon Preszler, and Martha McSally, who were present at the Pentagon during the introduction of the new policy, will be coming together once again on stage to talk about the historic change.

Hear from current U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, 14th commander of U.S. Transportation Command, one of 11 combatant commands in the Department of Defense.

Rounding out the panel are Kim “KC” Campbell, Tammy “G” Barlette, Michelle “Mace” Curran, and Rachel “Banshee” Winiecki, who carry on the first generation’s legacy.

The panel will be moderated by Dr. Eileen A. Bjorkman, a member of the Senior Executive Service and executive director of the Air Force Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California. Bjorkman recently released her new book The Fly Girls Revolt: The Story of the Women Who Kicked Open the Door to Fly in Combat.

As a highlight between the day and night air shows, learn about this historic change in policy from the women who made military aviation history.

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