Andrea Lewis (pilot)

Andrea Lewis is the first African American female pilot of the Georgia Air National Guard.[1][2]

For other people named Andrea Lewis, see Andrea Lewis (disambiguation).

In 2010, Lewis first joined the Air Force as a reservist.[1] In 2014, Lewis was accepted into the 116th Air Control Wing.[1] She is a E-8C pilot.[3]

On March 5, 2021, Lewis was honored at the "Women in the Air Force" exhibit dedicated to showcasing the history of women and their contributions in the U.S. Air Force.[3][4]

References
  1. Rempfer, Kyle (February 7, 2019). "Georgia Air National Guard prepares to deploy its first black female pilot". Air Force Times. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  2. "E-8C JSTARS all-African American flight crew makes history". Edwards Air Force Base. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  3. "Photos". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  4. "Women in the Air Force Exhibit Opening". www.nationalmuseum.af.mil. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
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