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Becoming A Pilot & Being a Woman in the US Air Force Academy

September 2, 2026·28 min
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Dr. Saran Heron talks with Eileen Isola, a former US Air Force commander and decorated combat pilot who now flies internationally, and author of the book NECESSARY TURBULENCE.  She was the first woman to serve as an Advance Agent to the President of the United States. She has flown high-performance jets, trained combat pilots, invaded other countries, airlifted humanitarian relief, and resupplied Amazon jungle radar sites, commanded an Air Force squadron, and crumbled barriers for women who wanted to serve their country.  She will share about becoming a pilot and being a woman in the US Air Force Academy.

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