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Capt. Christina Hopper: fighter jet pilot
Ebony, March, 2005
CAPT. CHRISTINA HOPPER is the first African-American woman to fly a fighter jet in a combat mission during a major war. She is the recipient of the Air Medal for her courage and bravery during the destruction of a Republican Guard supply line in treacherous flying conditions during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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As a member of the 524th Fighter Squadron stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Capt. Hopper was deployed to Kuwait in December 2002 to monitor no-fly zones, but received extended-stay orders when the Iraq War began. "The desert experience was unforgettable," says Hopper. "I can look back on that experience with a deep sense of gratitude. I'm grateful to God, who gave me the opportunity to take part in such a life-changing and world-changing event." Capt. Hopper, a graduate of the University of Texas, is married to Capt. Aaron Hopper, an F-15 pilot in the 522nd Fighter Squadron. "I think the attention she has received will prove to be very beneficial for the Air Force by encouraging women and ethnic minorities to pursue their dreams in the military," her husband says, "especially if that includes flying fighters."
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