USAFA Way of Life Alumni Group

3/27/2008 - AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- While most fourth grade girls talk about being a ballerina, veterinarian, doctor or princess, Shawna Rochelle Kimbrell, née Ng-A-Qui, knew she wanted to take to the skies.

The Parker, Colo., native initially wanted to be an astronaut, but decided it would be more fun to fly a fighter jet.

"I fell in love with the idea of the freedom of flying and after my first flight lesson at age 14, I never looked back," said Major Kimbrell, who is currently the flight commander of Aircrew Flight Equipment.

Read the entire article about this 98 USAFA graduate at:
www.usafe.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123091118