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Kelly Hamilton
Kelly Hamilton (born October 16, 1949) is an American military pilot who served in the United States Air Force. Hamilton was part of the first pilot training school that was opened up by the Air Force in 1976. She went on to fly KC-135 planes which she flew during the invasion of Panama and the Gulf War. During the Gulf War conflict, she was the most senior woman pilot flying missions. She retired with the rank of colonel after serving 23 years. Biography Hamilton was born in Scott Field, Illinois on October 16, 1949. She was the daughter of an Air Force officer. In 1970, Hamilton applied to become a flight attendant for United Airlines, but was rejected because "They said she looked too much like the girl next door." Her father encouraged her to learn to fly. Hamilton joined the United States Air Force in 1973 with the intention of working as a pilot. and Instead, she started as one of five women in aircraft maintenance. At the time, women were not allowed to fly, but when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colonels Kelly Hamilton And Katherine Bacon In 2012
Colonel (abbreviated as Col., Col or COL) is a senior military Officer (armed forces), officer rank used in many countries. It is also used in some police forces and paramilitary organizations. In the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, a colonel was typically in charge of a regiment in an army. Modern usage varies greatly, and in some cases, the term is used as an Colonel (title), honorific title that may have no direct relationship to military service. The rank of colonel is typically above the rank of lieutenant colonel. The rank above colonel is typically called brigadier, brigade general or brigadier general. In some smaller military forces, such as those of Monaco or the Holy See, Vatican, colonel is the highest Military rank, rank. Equivalent naval ranks may be called Captain (naval), captain or ship-of-the-line captain. In the Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth's air force ranking system, the equivalent rank is group captain. History and origins By the end of the late m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
