Female F-14 Pilot Tells Truth About Being One of the First Women to Fly Mighty Tomcat

The Truth About Being One of the First Women to Fly the F-14:
In 1994, Carey Lohrenz made history as one of the first women to fly the F-14 Tomcat, the sound-barrier-breaking, deadly fighter jet made famous by the film "Top Gun."
But in the years leading up to Lohrenz’s graduation from the Navy’s flight school, women were not legally allowed to assume combat roles, including flying combat aircraft. In 1993, prompted by the exemplary service of female soldiers in the Gulf War, then Secretary of Defense Les Aspin lifted the Combat Exclusion Policy for military aviators. Just five women were selected for these highly coveted positions. For Lohrenz, this meant she would get to train on her first choice, the F-14 Tomcat. But roughly one year later, in a devastating turn of events, Lohrenz was grounded. Despite the formal reinstatement of her flight status, Lohrenz ultimately decided to retire from the military and forge a new path, one illuminated by integrity, hard work and optimism.
“All I wanted desperately was just to blend in and be a fighter pilot, not a female fighter pilot,” says Carey Lohrenz. “The plane doesn’t know what gender you are. The plane just wants to fly.”
Despite facing challenges that left her grounded, see how Carey now works as a motivational speaker and strategic business consultant, inspiring others to act in the face of fear.
Now, as a motivational speaker and strategic business consultant, she inspires others to act in the face of fear.
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[@lukewise1227]

Even today she is a beautiful, intelligent, woman. Her achievements in breaking down stereotypes even more so. She can be my wing woman any time.❤👍❤

[@skylarsoper241]

Thank you for your service. You’re an amazing woman and I always love to see mooch. He’s such an awesome Rio, and amazing source on the tomcat

[@sandielindemeyer9341]

You care awesome!!! Congratulations on all of your achievements and thank you for your service. Thanks for paying it forward too.

[@dewizle5026]

I remember her we cruised on the Lincoln

[@jb6027]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@jernejfunkl8300]

What an honor !
But it wasn't fair that you were treated like that... Well, it doesn't matter. You were an F-14 pilot anyway :)
I like !

[@vesawuoristo4162]

Marvelous ❤

[@wedge7j7]

Bad ass fighter pilot!!!

[@allgood6760]

Well done!👍✈️

[@underthebluetakemein.]

Just awesome!!! Thank you for your service. Shout out to the late Senator John McCain, and the WAAC'S of WWII. Fly NAVY...the BEST always do !!! 💯⚓✈🐐

[@henrypena2547]

The Best super proud of You❤

[@p.s.6021]

Vous êtes si belle et intelligente respect et salutations depuis la France 🇫🇷💖🥰 mon Dieu je me vous demanderai en mariage 💒 illico 🙏✝️🕊️💖 i love you so much

[@shannonfisher9731]

Badass and gorgeous women

[@user-io6pj8bz8h]

This is hated towards civilization

[@Dave-co1cv]

I must admit, I still do not believe women should be permitted to serve in any combat position.

[@wlewisiii]

And you served when and where?

[@Dave-co1cv]

@@wlewisiii Law enforcement - 25 years

[@ShawnHinck]

@@Dave-co1cvhaving actually been in combat and with women, they’ve done just fine, and have done a better job than more than a few males especially in the aviation world

[@paulpatti1681]

Great people fly - who needs this biased presentation?

[@eileenkristoff3690]

Very simply put, there is still a lot of adversity among the men vs women in the military, even today.

[@jayhope615]

This just tells you how incredibly easy it is to fly a fighter jet..If a woman can fly one then it has to be easy..

[@user-wp3xy1ym8e]

ZERo carrier landings shes lying