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A tragic midair collision between a Blackhawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet near Reagan National Airport left 67 people dead — and now shocking details are emerging. Officer Tatum breaks down the New York Times report, which reveals that pilot Rebecca Lobach ignored a critical co-pilot order before the crash. He questions why military protocol was violated to conceal her identity and scrub her social media, and whether this was another example of DEI hiring gone wrong. This is more than just pilot error — this is about truth, accountability, and dangerous double standards. Buckle up. 0:00 – NYT:...

Eight years ago, then 17-year-old private pilot Gatlyn Ligon attended Delta's inaugural WING Flight – “Women Inspiring our Next Generation” – an experience she says left an indelible mark on her aviation journey. Ligon’s mother, a dedicated Delta flight attendant, believed it would be valuable for her daughter to be exposed to those who were already living out her dream. “On the day of the flight, I remember arriving at the airport and being warmly welcomed by Capt. Joy Walker, a trailblazer as Delta's first female pilot. As I stepped onto the plane, I was greeted by a group of...

Only about nine percent of pilots worldwide are currently women. The number of females deciding to take on the role has been steadily growing each year, but still remains at less than 10% - around 72,428 women. Among the piloting female alumni is Kate Newton, from Bristol, who works for easyJet. The 35-year-old is part of growing network encouraging other women to enter the industry. "I would say the same to everybody, regardless of gender, if you have a real passion for aviation then the avenues are all there for you to be able to achieve your goal of becoming...

War forces change Dori Otterson Friday, 2/21/03   Contributed photoTrena "HAK" Savageau is an Air Force Captain and pilot of F-16s. She is soon to be stationed in Turkey. Douglas County Historical Society War not only breaks down boundaries of countries, it breaks down boundaries in society.President Harry Truman integrated the armed forces during World War II and it was also during that era that women began to take on more and more nontraditional jobs — factory jobs, construction jobs — all because of a manpower shortage.On December 18, 2002, a National Public Radio documentary highlighted the role of Women’s Airforce...