At 84 years old, Chandro Tomar is the oldest national sharp shooter in India. Reverently called “Revolver Dadi (Grandma)”, in her small village in the Uttar Pradesh state of northern India, Chandro has over 25 National Championship sharp shooting titles and her own shooting range. She can be seen teaching young girls how to shoot andContinueContinue reading “The Shooting Granny of India”
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An Original “Rosie the Riveter” Takes to the Sky
After 68 yrs of “riveting” and receiving the 2017 Air Force Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Elinor Otto flew in a C-17 she helped build on Monday, 18 Dec 2017. Ms. Otto joined the aerospace industry in 1942 as a single mother, when Rosie the Riveter signs inspired her and she worked until 2014, at theContinueContinue reading “An Original “Rosie the Riveter” Takes to the Sky”
Another Nature vs Nurture Discussion
It has been my contention that women are capable of similar strengths as men with training, repetition and need. Recent discoveries in archeology, like this one, are proving that modern skeletons for both men and women are skinnier than they have been in some prehistoric societies. As science draws focus on ancient women apartContinueContinue reading “Another Nature vs Nurture Discussion”
Why the Milieux Project?
It might not be transparent, so I’d like to write a little on the Milieux Project and our “why”. To be sure, we are still defining it, but we definitely started with a desire to change how our culture thinks about flying and who can do it. But it has become more than this. IContinueContinue reading “Why the Milieux Project?”
Women Pirates – Choosing a Life of Crime
Did you know that there women pirates have existed throughout history? In the 1700 and 1800s, quite a few women were in the criminal seafaring business, including the infamous Anne Bonney and Mary Read. Even though many of them had to dress as men to slip on to the ships, those that were acknowledged asContinueContinue reading “Women Pirates – Choosing a Life of Crime”
Happy Birthday to Ms. Jerrie Mock- First Woman to fly solo around the world
Have you ever dreamt of doing something radical- like fly around the world alone? Well that’s exactly what Ms. Jeraldine “Jerrie” Mock did in 1964 in her Cessna 180. Read her story here. Thank you for inspiring us back then Jerrie and continuing to inspire us today. And even though you are passed and yourContinueContinue reading “Happy Birthday to Ms. Jerrie Mock- First Woman to fly solo around the world”
Today in History: Rani of Jhansi, Rebel Queen
Born on 19 November, 1835 to a Brahmin Maratha family, Manikarnika lived a very unique and adventurous life. Her father Moropant Tabme was a court advisor, and her mother, Bhagirathi, was a woman of education. Her mother passed when she was very young and her father raised her in unconventional ways by encouraging her to ride elephantsContinueContinue reading “Today in History: Rani of Jhansi, Rebel Queen”
Today in History – Nellie Bly and her trip around the world in less than 80 days
A great piece published in 2014 about a forward thinking journalist in 1888 named Nellie Bly- the first woman to complete a trip around the world in just over 72 days. I love her spirit when faced with adversity: “It is impossible for you to do it,” [her editor] told her. “You are a womanContinueContinue reading “Today in History – Nellie Bly and her trip around the world in less than 80 days”
Fighting Terror with Terror- The Women’s Protection Unit (YPJ)
Have you heard of the Kurdish Women’s Protection Unit? In Iraq and Syria – where humanity is fighting for survival – a small force of women has organized into an army. Women who have had enough of being beaten, tortured, raped, enslaved, and victimized have organized in the Levant region against the Islamic States inContinueContinue reading “Fighting Terror with Terror- The Women’s Protection Unit (YPJ)”
The Life and Bizarre Death of “Necro-Entrepreneur” Locusta, the World’s First Known Serial Killer
Originally posted on Dirty Sexy History:
The Love Potion. Evelyn de Morgan, 1903. Little is known about the world’s first serial killer, which is perhaps why accounts of Locusta’s death are . . . eccentric? Here’s what we do know: Locusta hailed from Gaul, the outer province of Ancient Rome now known as France. Trained…
Amelia Earhart and Failure
“Women, like men, should try to do the impossible, and when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others.” —Amelia Earhart @aviatrix97 #bethechange
Mary Katharine Goddard and the Declaration of Independence
Since today is election day, I thought it was only fit to reflect on our founding fathers and the incredible design they imagined for our democracy. It all started with our Declaration of Independence from Britain in 1776, signed by 34 (of 56) delegates of these United States on parchment paper. It was a momentousContinueContinue reading “Mary Katharine Goddard and the Declaration of Independence”
Ashley White-Stumpf and the Special Forces Cultural Support Teams
Not many Americans know about the Female Engagement or Cultural Support Teams that operated in Afghanistan. Today we remember one of them here.
Be Bold, Be #1
The best career advice I ever received was from a coworker at a deployed location when I was contemplating how to prepare an evaluation on my performance. It was 2014, and I was the first female pilot in this particular office. I felt like Veronica Corningstone from “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”. Guys wereContinueContinue reading “Be Bold, Be #1”
Youngest soloist to fly around the world!
Ms. Shaesta Waiz, an Afghani Refugee, completed a solo journey around the world and became the youngest woman to do so. But that is not the coolest part. She did it to show that its possible for any woman. Through her journey, dreamssoar.org, she raised money for herself and for her cause to spread theContinueContinue reading “Youngest soloist to fly around the world!”
Feminism and Wonder Woman – What you might not know
After Wonder Woman’s successful run at the box office, Director Angela Robinson is releasing another movie, “Professor Marston and the Wonder Woman” (set release date of 27 October), a film meant to discuss some of the back story of creator Professor Marston and his family. It promises to be kinky and sexy, and probably willContinueContinue reading “Feminism and Wonder Woman – What you might not know”
3rd Annual Valor Run
On October 21, 2017, men and women veterans and their supporters will be participating in the 3rd annual Tribute Only Valor Run – “Valor Run, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2014. Our mission is to unite communities through running events to honor the U.S. military women who have served our nation 9/11,ContinueContinue reading “3rd Annual Valor Run”
Zenobia and Mavia- Ancient Warrior Queens
Continuing our effort to break the gender role confirmation bias in modern society for the sacred cow belief that somehow women are not warriors (what we believe is a source of great cognitive dissonance for many young women) we bring you two Arabian queens who, motivated by female rulers before them, rose to rule theContinueContinue reading “Zenobia and Mavia- Ancient Warrior Queens”
Advocating for our Love
At the Milieux Project, @Aviatrix97 and I believe in our true love, military aviation. We are grateful for all our #sistersinservice and #femalepilots that share our passion. Capt Susan Finch is just that kind of woman. Please watch the Air Force video highlighting her passion that we all share. What an amazing young lady! TheContinueContinue reading “Advocating for our Love”
Jehanne d’Arc: Follow Your Instincts
Assumed to be born in 1412, Joan of Arc is one of history’s most enigmatic personalities. Pious warrior and visionary, Jehanne d’Arc or Jehanne Tarc, Jehanne Romée or possibly Jehanne de Vouthon, maintains a special place in history for France and Christians world wide for her courage, wisdom and dedication to the church and theContinueContinue reading “Jehanne d’Arc: Follow Your Instincts”
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