109th Airlift Wing Welcomes First Woman Commander

Col. Michele Kilgore continues to use her passion for flying to soar to new heights in the military.She was among the first women to fly F-16 fighter jets after the ban was lifted in 1993. She was the first woman to be a group commander at the 174th Attack Wing.On Sunday afternoon, Kilgore became the first woman to command the 109 Airlift Wing at Stratton Air Base in Scotia during a 45-minute change-of-command ceremony.

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