Esther McGowin Blake
United States Air Force airman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Esther McGowin Blake (1897–1979) was the first woman in the United States Air Force. She enlisted on the first minute of the first hour of the first day regular U.S. Air Force duty was authorized for women on July 8, 1948.[1]
Quick Facts Staff Sergeant, Nickname(s) ...
Staff Sergeant Esther McGowin Blake | |
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Nickname(s) | "First Woman in the Air Force" |
Born | 1897 |
Died | 1979 (aged 81–82) |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | |
Years of service | 1944 - 1954 (10 years) |
Rank | Staff Sergeant |
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