U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh (Miss Colorado) Gears Up for F-16D Familiarization Flight
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Published 2024-01-05
U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh prepares for her familiarization flight in an F-16D Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, at Nellis Air Force Base, NV. Marsh is a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and reigning Miss Colorado, competing for the crown of Miss America. After graduating from the U.S, Air Force Academy and becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force, Marsh received a pilot slot and is currently deciding on her career opportunities while working on her master’s degree from the Harvard Kennedy School through the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Civilian Institution Programs.
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All Comments (21)
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This girl is thoroughly impressive. She got her pilot's license at 17 years old and she was a physics major with a focus on astro physics graduating from the Air Force Academy. And will be getting her master's at Harvard. She lost her mom to pancreatic cancer when her mom was only 41 yrs old and because of that she's now focusing her energies on fighting cancer as well. On top of that she's a 2nd lieutenant with the US Air Force. And she's only 22. Wow! Plus she seems like a very down to earth and authentic person. Madison thank you for your service and God bless you and your family.
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She just won the Miss America Competition! Congratulations!!
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Hats off to the airman that helped Miss Marsh gear up They did there best to make her as comfortable as can be and at the same time be respectful in that gearing up phase .
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And for thousands of young girls, you have become their inspiration and idol. Well done young lady and congratulations. From an old retired Australian Navy War Veteran.
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She got the brain. She got the looks. She’s a true sky warrior.
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she doesn't need to compete in any competition to be crowned Miss America, she's the real deal, the Country needs more young people like her.
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Hats off to 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh (Miss Colorado)🇺🇸 👍💐.
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My wife and I were present when Lt Marsh won the Miss Colorado crown. We wish her the best in the upcoming Miss America pageant. It’s nice to see the real video and not the fake one portraying her as a Ukrainian pilot which was a disservice to her accomplishments. Fly, Fight, Win and Gods Speed!
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Congratulations, Madison, on your career choice. My mom died of pancreatic cancer at a much older age, but the pain of her loss is the same. I pray God will grant you many years of safe flying, defending the USA. I have two brothers-in-law who served in Vietnam - one a Huey pilot and the other in the USAF. The army pilot was called up from the reserves to fly a fixed wing out of Bagram Air Base and his son flew a Blackhawk from FOB Shank and is now a civilian instructor for the army in Alabama.
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This shows guts and determination by a Young Woman that was given nothing! She deserves all the respect and accolades she can be awarded! GOD BLESS HER AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!
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I do not care if she is female or male, if they can do the job in there plane, and protect the USA from our enemies! I support this 2nd LT. We need pilots like her throughout our services! And God Bless America and our Military Personnel!
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The staff are very professional. Air Force is so detailed and people oriented. I am so impressed! Love this
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This woman has been on an upward trajectory on account of merit. Imagine how great it would be if the entire world operated like that. My deepest respect to 2nd Lt Marsh.
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With the utmost gratitude & respect for our men & woman in the airforce, thank you!! !!
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From and old Air Force guy that is awesome to have an air force pilot as miss America, that puts me thru the clouds with joy.
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Madison, you make America so proud of you and your service to our Great Nation. As a 30 year Retired AF Veteran, I love to see our younger generation take charge with your kind of Super Ambition and Excitement. Best Wishes to you in your goals and aspirations as a Miss America Contestant and as an Air Force Pilot. I know you will do extremely well in both categories. Best Wishes to you and God’s Speed in everything you undertake in your journey. FLY SAFE AND ALWAYS REMEMBER, WE LOVE YOU AND WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT YOU ALWAYS! 👏👍🥇🤗💐🌹🇺🇸🫡🙏🙏 GO AIR FORCE! A GREAT WAY OF LIFE!
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What a badass!!! 💪❤️ Thank you all for your service! ❤️💙🇺🇸
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Just wow, how in the hell she managed to get all these in such a young age, 22 years? A pilot, a 2nd Lt in US Airforce, Miss Academy, Miss Colorado, Miss America, Astrophysics degree, a black belt In Taekwondo, and now pursuing a Master degree from Harvard. God bless. It will not surprise me if more achievements comes to light. .
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Great stuff. As a retired life support troop, I found this nice to see. Congrats Miss Colorado, hope you enjoyed and are doing well.
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It is awesome that someone with this much talent, intelligence, drive and abilities would devote herself to service in the military.
