May 29, 201213 yr https://latino.foxnews.com/latino/community/2012/05/28/our-american-dream-meet-first-latina-us-military-pilot/. Granted, this occurred awhile ago, but it was on FoxNews.com today; it seemed to fit with the trend of recent firsts getting mentioned in the press.
May 29, 201213 yr Author The article doesn't specifically mention what year she graduated from UPT, but considering she has already retired as a Lt Col and has over 11,000+ commercial hours, it happened a while ago.
May 29, 201213 yr I'm more surprised that there hasn't been one to graduate up until this point. Good reading comprehension though.
May 29, 201213 yr This pic may have provided a few clues as to the timeframe... If not that, then maybe this nugget... She immediately tried to participate in the university’s ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) program but was told women were not allowed. Or the fact that it talks about her going to the 'CBPO.' Regardless, props to her, she did well! Cheers! M2
May 30, 201213 yr I'm more surprised that there hasn't been one to graduate up until this point. What will PA do when we run out of "first" minorities to put through UPT?
May 30, 201213 yr What will PA do when we run out of "first" minorities to put through UPT? Well, now that they can add 'gay' in front of every minority there is; that opens up a whole new list now, doesn't it?!?
May 30, 201213 yr Standing by for headline: "Air Force graduates first transgender, female, half-Chinese, half-Icelandic, left handed, tattoed, former golf instructor with 9 toes".
May 30, 201213 yr Standing by for headline: "Air Force graduates first transgender, female, half-Chinese, half-Icelandic, left handed, tattoed, former golf instructor with 9 toes". What's so special about that? I have 9 toes... Edited May 30, 201213 yr by Shortbus
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