After Col. Jeannie Leavitt finished pilot training at the top of her class in 1992, she was given her first choice of aircraft, with a few restrictions. Her first choice, the F-15 Strike Eagle, wasn't ...

A Southwest Airlines pilot who made an emergency landing Tuesday after the jet apparently blew an engine, got hit by shrapnel and lost a window, is being praised for her "nerves of steel" in helping ...

In this 2018 video, Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, the Air Force’s first female fighter pilot, shares how her leadership philosophy prioritizes mentorship, diversity, and innovation. She emphasizes the ...

Lt. Madeline Swegle is making history as she's set to become the first Black female fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy. The chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) announced the news on Twitter on Thursday, ...

A St. Louis native and decorated Air Force pilot worked with the star of the superhero movie “Captain Marvel” to nail her fighter pilot authenticity. Brig. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt (U.S. Air Force ...