Shawna Kimbrell
Shawna Rochelle Kimbrell | |
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| Born | 1976 (age 47–48) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1998–present |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 555th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing |
| Battles / wars | Operation Northern Watch Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Awards | Air Medal |
Shawna Rochelle Kimbrell is a major in the United States Air Force, and the first female African-American fighter pilot in the history of that service. She flies the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and is stationed at Aviano Air Base, Italy.[1]
Military decorations awarded
- Air Medal with one device
- Aerial Achievement Medal
- Air Force Commendation Medal with one device
- Army Commendation Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Korean Defense Service Medal
References
- ^ a b Weaver, Justin. Meet the Air Force's first female African-American fighter pilot. 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs, USAF. 2010-05-21. URL:http://www.aviano.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123091118. Accessed: 2010-05-21. (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/5pt3SP2nh)
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- United States Air Force officers
- Recipients of the Air Medal
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