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Air Education and Training Command

Mighty 97th Airmen participate in Torch Athena

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Sarah Brilinski, left, 54th Air Refueling Squadron (ARS) commander, speaks to Chief Master Sgt. Andrea Inmon, right, 54th ARS senior enlisted leader, during a flight from Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma, to attend the Torch Athena Rally in San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 19, 2023. The Aircrew from Altus AFB attended the event to showcase static displays of a KC-135 Stratotanker, KC-46 Pegasus and a C-17 Globemaster III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins)

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Mighty 97th Airmen participate in Torch Athena

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing enter the Torch Athena Rally in San Antonio Texas, Sept. 19, 2023. The three-day event was held to cultivate empowered women Airmen through outreach that advocates for education, wellness and policy improvements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins)

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Mighty 97th Airmen participate in Torch Athena

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass and Senior Master Sgt. Danielle Downs, 58th Maintenance Squadron senior enlisted leader, converse with the audience during a panel at the Torch Athena Rally in San Antonio, Texas Sept. 19, 2023. Bass expressed inspiring others requires focusing on personal development and taking care of those around us. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins)

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Mighty 97th Airmen participate in Torch Athena

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Deanna Campbell, 97th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron environmental technician, asks a question during the opening panel at a Torch Athena Rally in San Antonio, Texas Sept. 19, 2023. Campbell asked the panel for advice navigating the Air Force as a young Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins)

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Mighty 97th Airmen participate in Torch Athena

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing pose for a photo at the Torch Athena Rally in San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 19, 2023. The rally was held to discuss critical issues that women in the Air Force face and to build camaraderie amongst each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins)

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Mighty 97th Airmen participate in Torch Athena

Resources for women in the U.S. Air Force are displayed on a table at the Torch Athena Rally in San Antonio, Texas, on Sept. 19, 2023. The event was held to inspire, educate and empower women in the Air and Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins)

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Mighty 97th Airmen participate in Torch Athena

Airmen, Guardians, and community members view different aircraft at the Torch Athena Fly-In in San Antonio, Texas, on Sept. 21, 2023. The women’s fly-in aimed to educate, inspire and influence the next generation of aviators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins)

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Mighty 97th Airmen participate in Torch Athena

U.S. Air Force Capt. Emily Timinski, 58th Airlift Squadron chief executive officer, talks to local high school students at the Torch Athena Fly-In event in San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 21, 2023. More than 200 students were able to attend the event, which highlighted multiple aviation career paths. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins)

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Mighty 97th Airmen participate in Torch Athena

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jackie Mermolia, 58th Airlift Squadron loadmaster instructor, assists with a vehicle download from a C-17 Globemaster III at the Torch Athena Fly-In in San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 21, 2023. The fly-in event focused on empowerment through engagement and increasing diversity in aviation career trajectories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins)

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Mighty 97th Airmen participate in Torch Athena

Aircrew from the 97th Air Mobility Wing gather for a photo in front of a C-17 Globemaster III at the Torch Athena Fly-In held in San Antonio Texas, Sept. 21, 2023. The event gave attendees an opportunity to experience diverse aviation career fields and empowered all women to be the best versions of themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins)

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Mighty 97th Airmen participate in Torch Athena

Published Sept. 29, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Heidi Bucins
97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

ALUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing attended the Torch Athena Rally, Fly-In and Girls in Aviation event in San Antonio Texas, Sept. 19-21, to showcase static displays of a KC-135 Stratotanker, KC-46 Pegasus and a C-17 Globemaster III.

Torch Athena, a women's initiative program within Air Education and Training Command, has the primary goal of fostering camaraderie among participants and addressing critical issues as a united team. The event was comprised of educating Airmen, building relationships, addressing change initiatives and inspiring aviation career paths.

To learn more, visit: https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3534662/aetcs-torch-athena-brings-airmen-guardians-together-for-collaboration/