Combat Rescue Pilot MJ Hegar Shoots Like a Girl and Fights for Women in Ground Combat


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Feb 03 2025 52 mins   1

In this episode of the Military Aviatrix podcast, host Liz Booker welcomes author Mary Jennings Hager to discuss her powerful memoir, 'Shoot Like a Girl: One Woman's Dramatic Fight in Afghanistan and on the Home Front.' Mary shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Air Force, detailing her experiences in combat, the fight for women’s roles in the military, and the importance of storytelling in healing. Tune in for an enlightening conversation about resilience, courage, and the transformative power of sharing our stories.