Col. Jeannie Leavitt at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. Leavitt, the first female fighter pilot, now commands the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson. (Air Force photo courtesy 4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

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Female fighter pilot breaks barriers

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The first female fighter pilot, Col. Jeannie Leavitt, last year made history by becoming the first woman to take command of an Air Force combat fighter wing in North Carolina. This ABC News video highlights how Col. Leavitt has broken down gender barriers for virtually her entire career, and continues to inspire women of all ages.

Featured image credited to Air Force 4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

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