Katherine Stinson
She went to Chicago in late 1912 and became popular aviator Max Lillie’s first female student. Within two months she earned the nation’s 148th pilot’s license, the fourth woman to do so.
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Ola Mildred Rexroat
The only Native American WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots)
Jacqueline Cochran
The first woman to break the sound barrier and who, at the time of her death, held more speed, altitude and distance records than any other pilot, male or female
Ellen Church
On May 15, 1930, Ellen Church became the world’s first stewardess.
Mildred Marjorie Cleghorn Womack
One of six Native American women who enlisted in the US Coast Guard SPARS during World War II
Abedo
When the Soviets invaded Afghanistan in 1979, Abedo was among the many who fought back.
Nancy Harkness Love
Her sublime leadership, skill, and tenacity played a critical role in the successful integration of female service pilots.
Tyonajanegan
Oneida woman who fought in the American Revolution
Corrine Koshiway Goslin
Corrine Koshiway Goslin Mzhickteno (Otoe) dedicated her life to serving her tribal nation and the United States, including by serving in the Coast Guard during World War II.
Cathay Williams
Though over 400 women served in the Civil War posing as male soldiers, Williams was the first African American woman to enlist and the only documented woman to serve in the United States Army, while disguised as a man, during the Indian Wars. Williams is also the only known female Buffalo Soldier.