Taking off from the shoulders of giants

Capt. Michelle “Mace” Curran, 355th Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, looks up during fighter jet launch preparations on the flightline, Mar. 4, 2017. Curran was the first woman assigned to fly in the 355th FS and attributed her success to her parents, leadership and strong women in aviation past and present who’ve helped pave the way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Samantha Mathison

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