Hear from America’s First Black Woman Combat Pilot.
Student Equity and the Veteran’s Resource Center invite you to a special luncheon recognizing the contributions of women veterans, with special guest Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour. All members of the AVC community are encouraged to attend this event and show their support for female veterans.
When:
Wednesday, March 20
12-2 p.m.
Where:
Hellenic Center
43404 30th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93536
About FlyGirl
Combat tests you. Being a beat cop tests you. Life tests you. Three brothers and being the only girl…tests you. Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour has been tested her whole life. A gutsy trailblazer, her resume is an impressive collection of “firsts” including America’s first Black woman combat pilot. She served two tours of duty in Iraq as a Marine. She was also a diversity liaison officer to the Pentagon for Headquarters Marine Corps. After her military service, FlyGirl revved up her career in the private sector as an entrepreneur, consultant to business, and author of Zero to Breakthrough, The 7-Step, Battle-Tested Method for Accomplishing Goals that Matter.