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First Lieutenant Mary M. Livingston performs a pre-flight check on a T-38 aircraft prior to flying a training mission. She is one of the first women to enter an Undergraduate Pilot Training Program

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Williams Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Fehringer Release Status: Re More

CPT Connie Engel stands in front of a formation of students graduating from an undergraduate pilot training course. She is part of a group of 10 female officers who are the first women to graduate from the course

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Williams Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Fehringer Release Status: Re More

CPT Connie Engel receives her diploma during the graduating ceremony for her undergraduate pilot training class. She is part of a group of 10 female officers who are the first women to graduate from the course

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Williams Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Fehringer Release Status: Re More

LTC Joan Olmstead meets with CPT Susan Rogers, center, 1LT Kathleen Rambo prior to the graduation ceremony for their undergraduate pilot training class. Rogers and Rambo are part of a group of 10 female officers who are the first women to graduate from the course

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Williams Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Fehringer Release Status: Re More

Undergraduate pilot training students stand at attention during their graduation ceremony. In the first row are seven of a group of 10 female officers who are the first women to graduate from the course

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Williams Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Fehringer Release Status: Re More

1LT Victoria Crawford, left, and 1LT Mary Livingston hold their diplomas during the graduation ceremony for their undergraduate pilot training class. They are part of a group of 10 female officers who are the first women to graduate from the course

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Williams Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Fehringer Release Status: Re More

CPT Susan Rogers, left, 2LT Kathleen Rambo, center, and 1LT Mary Livingston stand at attention and salute during the graduation ceremony for their undergraduate pilot training class. They are part of a group of 10 female officers who are the first women to graduate from the course

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Williams Air Force Base State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Bob Fehringer Release Status: Re More

A female student at the Air Force Academy practices her routine on the balance beam. The class of 1980 included the first women to graduate from the academy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John L. Marine Release Status: Release More

Cadets pass in review during a ceremony at the Air Force Academy. The class of 1980 included the first women to graduate from the academy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John L. Marine Release Status: Release More

A female cadet carries a guidon during the graduation ceremony at the Air Force Academy. The class of 1980 included the first women to graduate from the academy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John L. Marine Release Status: Release More

Graduating students at the Air Force Academy throw their hats in the air at the completion of graduation ceremonies. The class of 1980 included the first women to graduate from the academy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John L. Marine Release Status: Release More

A female Air Force cadet checks on a laboratory animal. The class of 1980 included the first women to graduate from the academy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John L. Marine Release Status: Release More

The Air Force Academy Class of 1980 marches in formation. The class of 1980 included the first women to graduate from the academy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colorado Springs State: Colorado (CO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT John L. Marine Release Status: Release More

SPECIALIST DeJesus, a member of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard, presents the Defense of Saudi Arabia streamer to COL Emmette Y. Burton during the Armed Forces Day celebration at Headquarters, Fort Buchanan. DeJesus was among the first women to be deployed to the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Fort Buchanan, San Juan State: Puerto Rico(PR) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene More

Vonetta Flowers (left) and World Class Athlete SPECIALIST Jill Bakken, USA, laugh at the recent accomplishment moments after winning the gold medal for the United States in first women's two-man bobsled event during the 2002 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES. The team was not favored going in but ended up breaking a 46 year drought for the United States and winning the Gold over another American team and favored German team, setting a track record in the process

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: 2002 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES Base: Park City State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO More

World Class Athlete SPECIALIST (SPC) Jill Bakken, USA, smiles while answering questions during a post-event press conference about, her and her partner, being the first women to win a gold medal in the sport of bobsled during the 2002 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES. SPC Bakken and Vonetta Flowers lead "USA-2" to the Gold at Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah during the Winter Olympic Games. The team was not favored going in but ended up breaking a 46 year drought for the United States, winning the Gold over another American team and favored German team, setting a track record in the process

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: 2002 WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES Base: Park City State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO More

First Women

First Lieutenant Mary M. Livingston performs a pre-flight check on a T-38 aircraft prior to flying a training mission. She is one of the first women to enter an Undergraduate Pilot Training Program

CPT Connie Engel stands in front of a formation of students graduating from an undergraduate pilot training course. She is part of a group of 10 female officers who are the first women to graduate from the course

CPT Connie Engel receives her diploma during the graduating ceremony for her undergraduate pilot training class. She is part of a group of 10 female officers who are the first women to graduate from the course

LTC Joan Olmstead meets with CPT Susan Rogers, center, 1LT Kathleen Rambo prior to the graduation ceremony for their undergraduate pilot training class. Rogers and Rambo are part of a group of 10 female officers who are the first women to graduate from the course

Undergraduate pilot training students stand at attention during their graduation ceremony. In the first row are seven of a group of 10 female officers who are the first women to graduate from the course

1LT Victoria Crawford, left, and 1LT Mary Livingston hold their diplomas during the graduation ceremony for their undergraduate pilot training class. They are part of a group of 10 female officers who are the first women to graduate from the course

CPT Susan Rogers, left, 2LT Kathleen Rambo, center, and 1LT Mary Livingston stand at attention and salute during the graduation ceremony for their undergraduate pilot training class. They are part of a group of 10 female officers who are the first women to graduate from the course

A female student at the Air Force Academy practices her routine on the balance beam. The class of 1980 included the first women to graduate from the academy

Cadets pass in review during a ceremony at the Air Force Academy. The class of 1980 included the first women to graduate from the academy

A female cadet carries a guidon during the graduation ceremony at the Air Force Academy. The class of 1980 included the first women to graduate from the academy

Graduating students at the Air Force Academy throw their hats in the air at the completion of graduation ceremonies. The class of 1980 included the first women to graduate from the academy

A female Air Force cadet checks on a laboratory animal. The class of 1980 included the first women to graduate from the academy

The Air Force Academy Class of 1980 marches in formation. The class of 1980 included the first women to graduate from the academy

Cpl. Christine Eloranta, a military police K-9 handler

Republic of Korea Staff Sgt. Kwon, Minzy, infantryman

LCpl. Andrea Mariana, a military police K-9 handler

Cpl. Kayley Neatherlin, a warehouseman with III Marine

Sgt. Kinsey Spurr, a flute player with III Marine