552nd Air Control Wing

All female crew

Staff Sgt. Raquel Esparza, right, a flight engineering student with the 966th Airborne Air Control Squadron, discusses the flight engineering panel on the E-3 Sentry aircraft with, from left, Capt. Maria-Cristina McCartney, a navigator with the 966th AACS, Capt. Megan Worden, an aircraft commander with the 966th AACS, and Sara Loya, spouse of Senior Airman Roy Loya, 552nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (Air Force photo by Kelly White)

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All female crew

An all-female flight and ground crew provided valuable information about their positions and duties, whether it was a pilot, air battle manager or crew chief, during a static display and tour of the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft on March 15. The purpose of assembling the crew was to commemorate how far advancement and job opportunities have flourished for women during the history of the AWACS in celebration of Women’s History Month.

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Women's History: Aircrew display showcases achievements

Published March 29, 2013