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First Female Hispanic Pilot Shares Her Journey, Suits Up after 40 Years

U.S. Air Force Retired Lt. Col. Olga Custodio and Lt. Col. Michael Kelly, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron commander, prepare for flight in a T-38 Talon at Beale Air Force Base, California, Oct. 2, 2024. Custodio flew her final flight in a military aircraft to share her accomplishments and promote diversity and inclusion within the armed forces as the first female Hispanic U.S. military pilot. Custodio received her final flight after 40 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Nancy Falcon)

PHOTO BY: Master Sgt. Nancy Falcon
VIRIN: 241002-F-RK424-1071.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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5

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1/320

ISO

200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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