Among five women selected for the International Women in Aviation Pioneer Hall of Fame are three from the Air Force: retired Maj. Gen. Jeanne Holm, retired Maj. Gen. Betty Mullis, and retired Lt. Col. Betty Jane Williams. Holm started as an enlisted truck driver in World War II, serving 33 years and achieving many firsts, including first female brigadier general. Mullis also completed for 33 years, serving as a pilot in all three components—active, Air National Guard, and Air Force Reserve. Williams retired after 28 years, beginning her career as a Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP).
While the Space Force is still making long-term plans to establish high-fidelity live and virtual test and training ranges in the coming years, officials say they're also working with operators to identify near-term gaps and quickly field capabilities to address them.
