Second Lt. Amber Gopher has become the first Native American female officer in the Air National Guard, following her commissioning ceremony with the Montana ANG’s 120th Fighter Wing last week, reports the Great Falls Tribune. Both Gopher, who is a nurse, and Army National Guard 1st Lt. Carla Lott, who officiated in the swearing in ceremony, are Blackfeet tribal members.
Planning an Air Show Is Hard. At Andrews, It’s Even Harder
Sept. 17, 2025
Joint Base Andrews opened its flightline this month to thousands of civilians, exposing a normally restricted airbase that regularly hosts the president and foreign dignitaries to a curious public eager to see current and historic military aircraft up close and in action.
