Andrea Lewis is the first African American female pilot of the Georgia Air National Guard.[1][2]

In 2010, Lewis first joined the Air Force as a reservist.[1] In 2014, Lewis was accepted into the 116th Air Control Wing.[1] She is a E-8C pilot.[3]

On March 5, 2021, Lewis was honored at the "Women in the Air Force" exhibit dedicated to showcasing the history of women and their contributions in the U.S. Air Force.[3][4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Rempfer, Kyle (February 7, 2019). "Georgia Air National Guard prepares to deploy its first black female pilot". Air Force Times. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  2. ↑ "E-8C JSTARS all-African American flight crew makes history". Edwards Air Force Base. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Photos". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Women in the Air Force Exhibit Opening". www.nationalmuseum.af.mil. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
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