Military Aviatrix

Feb 28 2025 21 ep. 51 mins
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Military Aviatrix hosted by Liz Booker is a collaboration with Literary Aviatrix in exploring the amazing women of Military Aviation and opening the doors of the mind for young women to pursue their dream of becoming a pilot. Plug in and listen to stories of overcoming adversities to inspire others to persevere, historians reminding us of the sacrifices that come with war; and the heroic women who paved the way for women to soar with their dreams of flight.

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U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers, Women in Military Leadership, and Old Glory, with Captain Martha LaGuardia Kotite, USCG, (ret.)

Feb 28 2025 70 mins  
In this episode, join Liz Booker as she interviews Captain Martha LaGuardia Kotite, an inspiring author and former Coast Guard officer, who shares her journey and the incredible stories of women in aviation. Discover Martha's three impactful books that celebrate the courage and tenacity of women who have served in the military and aviation. From heroic rescue missions to breaking b

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

Feb 03 2025 52 mins  
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

USAF JAG Sam Sliney Advocates for Women Pilots with co-author Megan Biles

Jan 06 2025 73 mins  
In this episode, Liz sits down with Samantha Arrington Sliney, co-author of the empowering children's book "All the Things Our Mommy Can Do." Discover the stories of women breaking barriers and redefining gender roles in traditionally male-dominated fields. Samantha shares insights into her career as a Judge Advocate and her impactful work with the Department of the Air Force Women

Highs and Lows of Force Life from the Longest Serving Female Chinook Force Crewmember

Aug 24 2024 52 mins  
What if you could step inside the mind and experiences of an incredible woman who bravely served as a helicopter crewman in the British Air Force? Would you be captivated by her tales of deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, or her journey as the only female crewman in her unit for five years? Join us in a powerful conversation with Liz McConaghy, author of the memoir "Chinook Crew

Balancing Flight and Motherhood: Caroline Blaze Jensen's Story

Aug 24 2024 43 mins  
In this interview Liz Booker talks with USAF Academy graduate, F-16 combat veteran pilot, former no. 3 Thunderbird demonstration team pilot, and boy-mom Caroline ‘Blaze’ Jensen about her sweet new picture book, Thundermouse, her career, and how she managed one of the most visible and demanding jobs imaginable as the mother of a toddler. Blaze is the granddaughter of a WWII SPAR

Into the Storm: Encouraging Young Adults to change the World

Aug 24 2024 28 mins  
Liz Booker @LiteraryAviatrix talks with fellow retired Coast Guard helicopter pilot Darcy Guyant @dolph_and_gwen about his picture book, Into the Storm: The Coast Guard Adventures of Dolph and Gwen. Darcy started his aviation career in the US Army and transitioned to the Coast Guard, which hires about a third of its pilots from other services through their Direct Commission Aviator

Igniting Dreams with Thunderbird Pilot Michelle "Mace" Curran

Aug 24 2024 43 mins  
Get ready to be inspired as we take to the skies with guest Michelle Curran, a former Air Force Major Fighter Pilot and Thunderbird Demonstration Team Pilot. She's here to share how she's using her experiences to ignite dreams in young girls' hearts through her new picture book. With an emphasis on mentorship, the book encourages children to chase their dreams, no matter how high t

Breaking Barriers: The Extraordinary Life of Valerie Andre, medevac helicopter pioneer and the first woman to fly a helicopter in combat

Aug 24 2024 52 mins  
Dive into the thrilling world of aviation and military history as we explore the awe-inspiring life of Valerie Andre with acclaimed author Charles Morgan Evans. A woman of unparalleled courage and determination, Valerie Andre shattered gender stereotypes to become the first female pilot and doctor in the Vietnam War serving in the French Air Force. This episode is an exciting deep

Fly Girls Revolt: The Story of the Women Who Kicked Open The Door To Fly In Combat

Aug 24 2024 55 mins  
Author, retired Air Force Colonel, former flight test engineer, and Executive Director of the Air Force Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California, Eileen Bjorkman, talks about her new book, FLY GIRLS REVOLT: THE STORY OF THE WOMEN WHO KICKED OPEN THE DOOR TO FLY IN COMBAT. Eileen weaves her own experience as an Air Force flight test engineer in this history that, uniquely amo

LCDR Ronaqua Russel, USCG

Aug 24 2024 61 mins  
In this interview, Liz Booker talks with Lieutenant Commander Ronaqua Russell about how she found her way into Coast Guard aviation, her participation in hurricane relief efforts as an HC144 pilot, the experience of receiving the Coast Guard Air Medal at Moton Field, home of the Tuskegee Airmen, and the role mentorship has played in her success as the fifth Black female pilot in th