Aviation Adventures Lecture Series
Women Take Flight: Stories of Air and Sea from the U.S. Coast Guard
October 10, 2024 | 8 - 9pm
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA and Presented Online
Free, Registration Required
Online Registration or In Person Tickets
For over 100 years, the United States Coast Guard has used aviation as a means to save those in peril and protect the U.S. from maritime threats. Join U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Jeanine Menze, Cmdr. Chanel Lee, and Cmdr. La'Shanda R. Hawkins as they discuss the victories and challenges of flying rescue and maritime enforcement missions for the military.
These trailblazing pilots were some of the first Black women to break barriers in their field by serving as aviators with the United States Coast Guard.
Cmdr. Jeanine Menze, a fixed wing pilot who flew during Hurricane Katrina, among other missions, was the first Black woman pilot in the USCG.
Cmdr. La'Shanda Hawkins was the first Black woman to serve as a helicopter pilot in the Coast Guard.
Cmdr. Chanel Lee, a pilot and civil engineer in the Coast Guard, was the first Black woman to fly an MH-60 Seahawk helicopter and be sent to flight school.
This program will be presented in-person at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, and will be streamed live on YouTube.
ASL Interpretation will be provided and live captioning on YouTube. If you require another access service to fully participate or have any questions about accessibility, please contact NASMPublicLectures@si.edu. To ensure the best experience, please try to contact us at your soonest convenience.