By / Published March 15, 2012
Capt. Marilyn Koon (left), the first female pilot in the Air National Guard, also led the first Air Guard all-female refueling mission in 1984. Her team included (from left) Capt. Carolyn Donohoe, 2nd lt. Janice McBreen, 2nd Lt. Gabrielle Thorp, Staff Sgt. Sharon Johnson and Airman 1st Class Patricia Bourdlais. (Courtesy Photo)