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Female pilot becomes first in U S to qualify in F 16 jet
Maj. Jackie Parker, 33, of the Kansas Air National Guard, completes fighter jet training at McConnell AFB Wichita. She is the first American woman qualified in the F 16 and the first female combat pilot in the Air National Guard. Parker has a record of firsts including youngest UCF graduate at 17 and NASA space flight controller. She aims to be the greatest fighter pilot and will advance to Syracuse NY for further training after a month off.
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Wichita
Jackie Parker
Parker
Maj
Air National Guard
U.S. Air Force
Kansas Air National Guard
McConnell Air Force Base
184Th
University of Central Florida
Orlando
NASA
Air Force Flight Test Pilot
Edwards Air Force Base
California
Syracuse
N.Y
184Th Fighter Group