First Black female pilot in U.S. Air Force makes her final flight

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  • Опубликовано: 22 май 2024
  • Capt. Theresa Claiborne, the first Black female pilot to serve in the U.S. Air Force, is making her final flight, retiring after 34 years as a commercial pilot at United Airlines.
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  • @heathermetz6576
    @heathermetz6576 23 дня назад +257

    0:41 “Number 1: You HAVE to know how to do your job.”

    • @anonymouslyopinionated656
      @anonymouslyopinionated656 20 дней назад +25

      no handouts.

    • @davidh9844
      @davidh9844 15 дней назад +1

      Do you?

    • @shawniehoward
      @shawniehoward 14 дней назад

      Yeah imagine a pilot not know how to do his/her job. That would be a nightmare. It's definitely not a very forgiving job.

    • @johnanderson6946
      @johnanderson6946 13 дней назад +3

      @@davidh9844 do you??

    • @johnhickman106
      @johnhickman106 13 дней назад +2

      @@johnanderson6946 He doesn't have a job.

  • @ashleygola9400
    @ashleygola9400 24 дня назад +360

    Thank you for your service and paving the way for women! You are a true trailblazer!

  • @MrGoodnplenty1957
    @MrGoodnplenty1957 18 дней назад +91

    I was stationed with "TC" from 1984-1986 at Castle AFB, CA. When she became an aircraft commander on the KC-135A, I was the first air refueler (Boom Operator) on her crew. One of the closest friends I ever had during my 20 year Air Force career. Congrats on you retirement TC....p.s.
    To my former Air Force aircraft commander, "Pilot, boom stowed, leaving position." (smile)

    • @LilliLamour
      @LilliLamour 12 дней назад +5

      Thank you for your service. My niece is in the Airforce fixing planes. I'm so proud of her😊

    • @greeneyes0078
      @greeneyes0078 12 дней назад +1

      Castle AFB - Atwater CA. My dad was also stationed there and retired at Castle. He spent 33 years and worked with B-52 Bombers. He has passed on - to all the Military Men/Women - Thank you and God Bless.

    • @johngrimkowski598
      @johngrimkowski598 10 дней назад

      @@LilliLamour I loved my FB-111 back in the 80's

  • @TonyDphaxKing
    @TonyDphaxKing 24 дня назад +165

    Wow! Great photo of her when young in the cockpit. Great service to mankind. 😮😮

  • @Pretty_Fly_on_a_White_Guy
    @Pretty_Fly_on_a_White_Guy 24 дня назад +183

    Thank you for you service and congratulations on a great career. Blue skies!

  • @maxxitee4761
    @maxxitee4761 15 дней назад +22

    Wow. She deserves that tribute …..so proud. 34 years

  • @catherinebrady2640
    @catherinebrady2640 24 дня назад +116

    Thank you for your service and example of women in the military.

    • @tailwind12
      @tailwind12 15 дней назад

      as a retired veteran myself tha mindset with certain ethnic and gender groups is few and far between.
      great. for ms. claiborne as a person, citizen. congratulations. as an individual. 85%+ of her 'sista's" do not have that mindset.
      she is correct in that in aviation (like surgery) you have to "know your job".
      so ask yourself why had there not been a African American tactical pilot t in the US military UNTIL 2019?
      why? simply not qualified in that "unforgiving" field.
      and "no" the political easy answer of "racism" and discrimination is not valid, true or accurate. it sounds PC "though" to claim.
      IF ms. claiborne had an organization of competency of the sky's" i would support her and that organization 110% and more.
      of ALL persons. this "sista's" fo the skys is BS. fringe DEI, probably dangerous and putting non-healthy, possibly dangerous
      extortion and demands on US airlines to hire marginally qualified (at best) pilots.
      so glad after retiring i moved out of the US. i live in another developed country where competency, education is:
      JOB #1
      not DEI or "sista's" of the sky marketing garbage and BS.

  • @amonrodriguez3518
    @amonrodriguez3518 24 дня назад +91

    Good for her! Congratulations on a career to be proud of and a life well lived

  • @dragonfly4484
    @dragonfly4484 24 дня назад +65

    Huge Congratulations to her. Thank you for paying the way!

  • @marc21256
    @marc21256 19 дней назад +12

    The first Black woman Air Force pilot was 1981? Less than 45 years ago, we had segregation still enforced in practice, if not in law. Yet people keep telling me that "racism has been dead since 1965, or 1954, or 1865m or 1776, or whatever. But we can still see the effects today, from things that happened in our lifetimes.

  • @gmanette188
    @gmanette188 24 дня назад +71

    Much respect

  • @BellaWorldAni
    @BellaWorldAni 24 дня назад +55

    Good to hear good news. Congrats to you, Captain! What a shining example you are for all women/girls. Thank you for your service.

    • @YourPocketTiger
      @YourPocketTiger 10 дней назад

      "everyone" not just women and girls. young boys should also be inspired by her

  • @ks9466
    @ks9466 24 дня назад +52

    Thank you for teaching and showing how to have a better American foundation

  • @cj9667
    @cj9667 23 дня назад +28

    Congrats on your retirement! What an inspiration and a trailblazer for women. Love her attitude do your job and don’t expect handouts! Her smile is infectious!

  • @shepardbook
    @shepardbook 24 дня назад +20

    Well done, Captain Claiborne! And congratulations.

  • @linedanzer4302
    @linedanzer4302 24 дня назад +25

    Congratulations and thank you Ma'am for your service. *You have an amazingly beautiful smile!* Enjoy your retirement!

  • @cmdkaboom
    @cmdkaboom 24 дня назад +26

    About time!!!! Congratulations and I wish you many more firsts in your upcoming career!

  • @1234itbeme
    @1234itbeme 24 дня назад +22

    Thank you for your service.

  • @TheMrPeteChannel
    @TheMrPeteChannel 14 дней назад +4

    The USAF is basically the largest airline pilot training program.

  • @GeorgeJansen
    @GeorgeJansen 24 дня назад +24

    Excellent biographical movie picture

    • @MsDOT-ic7dz
      @MsDOT-ic7dz 23 дня назад +4

      I can see Kimberly Elise in the starring role.🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @TeamUmizoomie
    @TeamUmizoomie 22 дня назад +21

    I know she has some stories there. I hope she writes a book. She truly paved a way for females within the military. Thank you Captain. Enjoy retirement. ❤

    • @jaysonpida5379
      @jaysonpida5379 18 дней назад +1

      Agree about a book...she needs to write one.

    • @KainsAddiction
      @KainsAddiction 14 дней назад +3

      The funny thing about comments like these is pretending that she really paved anything. We let her in. The people you hate so much paved the way, she just met the prerequisites and qualifications everyone else did. Nothing special here.

    • @buildintotrains
      @buildintotrains 13 дней назад +2

      @@KainsAddiction just be happy for her and stop being miserable to all of us :)

    • @KainsAddiction
      @KainsAddiction 13 дней назад

      @@buildintotrains Just wait, kid. Just wait.

    • @03nowwow
      @03nowwow 11 дней назад +2

      @@KainsAddictionwho are you in “we”? Likely a nobody who made no life changing decisions for anyone…

  • @rose.g.
    @rose.g. 23 дня назад +10

    Thank you for your service, Captain Theresa Claiborne! Salute! 🎉

  • @tammydavis2047
    @tammydavis2047 24 дня назад +14

    Thank you for being such an inspiration for everyone! YouR AWESOME

  • @dianesimpson2979
    @dianesimpson2979 23 дня назад +9

    I salute you! You've made us very proud! Thank you very much for your service! Wish we could have heard of her years ago.

  • @janices6140
    @janices6140 23 дня назад +17

    Congratulations, Capt. Claiborne. You're an inspiration.

  • @KelahCash
    @KelahCash 23 дня назад +10

    Congratulations, Captain Clayborne!!! Impeccable accomplishment! The Lord bless & keep you (& your family) in your well-earned retirement. 🤎 Thank you for your service!

  • @joycebriscoe7973
    @joycebriscoe7973 24 дня назад +11

    So so awesome! Congratulations!

  • @Hadasah777
    @Hadasah777 23 дня назад +4

    Remarkable woman. Thank you, bless you, and CONGRATULATIONS 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽

  • @eduardootero2953
    @eduardootero2953 24 дня назад +5

    Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.🛫✈🛬

  • @Magnolia5
    @Magnolia5 24 дня назад +5

    CONGRATULATIONS 💜 Thank you so very much for your service! God continue to bless you abundantly.

  • @AmericanJohnnyBoone
    @AmericanJohnnyBoone 21 день назад +2

    Congratulations, Ma'am! You "aimed high" and hit the mark!

  • @b.visconti1765
    @b.visconti1765 24 дня назад +19

    You go Girl!!! Nows Your time to get out an spread those wings to fly for yourself an nobody else..Thank You for setting such an amazing examples to our young and old😂 women around the world.❤ Good Luck an Fly High🙏

  • @ENScottish
    @ENScottish 24 дня назад +11

    Her skin is still young and beautiful.

    • @lookingforwyatteearp3137
      @lookingforwyatteearp3137 24 дня назад +1

      But its still black. Thats the problem.

    • @plagmatic
      @plagmatic 24 дня назад +1

      Quick recovery 😂

    • @CMe-bk5ez
      @CMe-bk5ez 24 дня назад +6

      @@plagmatic Didn’t recover anything because that comment provided nothing of value. Fly high in your retirement captain. God speed.

    • @MrAdam944
      @MrAdam944 22 дня назад +5

      ​@lookingforwyatteearp3137 if you're gay just say that lol

    • @thomasisbored9060
      @thomasisbored9060 15 дней назад +1

      @@lookingforwyatteearp3137i mean if your a racist just say that because we all know

  • @gaius_enceladus
    @gaius_enceladus 13 дней назад +1

    Wonderful woman! May she have a long, happy and relaxing retirement!

  • @phoenixr6811
    @phoenixr6811 24 дня назад +11

    Congratulations 😊

  • @MosesCraig
    @MosesCraig 24 дня назад +3

    Thank you for your service and being an inspiration.

  • @karondeshields3525
    @karondeshields3525 4 дня назад +3

    Safe travels my sister from another Air Force veteran 🎉❤🙏🇺🇸

  • @josaczyn
    @josaczyn 13 дней назад +1

    Amazon story. Congratulations Captain Claiborne! You are amazing!

  • @jamienordmeyer4345
    @jamienordmeyer4345 13 дней назад +1

    Congratultions Captain Claiborne!!! Thank you for your service!!

  • @craigford4641
    @craigford4641 23 дня назад +18

    Say it loud ! I,m Black and i,m Proud ! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @shauntrailskinner9645
      @shauntrailskinner9645 20 дней назад

      *@craigford4641*
      Yeah, you're "proud" alright..... proud to be illiterate.
      Use an apostrophe instead of a comma putz.
      🙄

  • @GuamPhotographer
    @GuamPhotographer 24 дня назад +1

    aww, this is amazing, she is amazing!, Congratulations!

  • @Legoflymaster89
    @Legoflymaster89 23 дня назад +1

    So much respect

  • @dimuthdarshaka7985
    @dimuthdarshaka7985 13 дней назад +1

    🙋🙋🙋🙋 Captain America
    Congratulations
    From Sri Lanka🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰🇱🇰

  • @Castaway.....
    @Castaway..... 18 дней назад

    Congrats young lady. Thank you for your service.

  • @armageddonready4071
    @armageddonready4071 24 дня назад +8

    Number one, join the Air Force

    • @shepardbook
      @shepardbook 24 дня назад +1

      I’m certain the Navy people (like my brother in law) will take some exception to that. There is also Navy OCS.

  • @lyndawest923
    @lyndawest923 24 дня назад +10

    Whoooohooooo! Great achievement and decorated career!

  • @user-mj3zv9lk4t
    @user-mj3zv9lk4t 22 дня назад

    People like this are the real hero’s.

  • @youngnurse9994
    @youngnurse9994 24 дня назад +2

    Congratulations and thank you for your service ma'am. 😊
    🤗😇🙏

  • @Maryjanelovesgreen
    @Maryjanelovesgreen 24 дня назад +5

    Congratulations 🎉

  • @tiffanybailey2777
    @tiffanybailey2777 23 дня назад +1

    Hats off to you❤

  • @play030
    @play030 17 дней назад

    Thank you for your service!

  • @toddsanders6085
    @toddsanders6085 12 дней назад +1

    Congratulations on all of your fantastic accomplishments!! Well done.

  • @furahafire
    @furahafire 22 дня назад

    Wow! Congratulations!

  • @jar8459
    @jar8459 15 дней назад

    Thank you for your service well done.

  • @StormFanatic210
    @StormFanatic210 22 дня назад

    Thank you for your service!!!

  • @paulgonzales2601
    @paulgonzales2601 21 день назад

    Thank you for setting an amazing example captain! Much love and respect 🫡.

  • @efremteenagebento6701
    @efremteenagebento6701 4 дня назад +2

    My lovely sis.Congrats❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @MrBTRDAYZ
    @MrBTRDAYZ 14 дней назад +4

    The funny thing is that despite folks thinking DEI stands for Didn't Earn It, the fact is that most black families raise their children to put in above average efforts in their professional endeavors, because racism being what it it, we know that our skin color exposes us to inequitable scrutiny and doubts about our abilities. Where a mediocre white person can skate by professionally, black professionals UNDERSTAND that they must be THE BEST. We are not allowed to be mediocre. So when you observe us in these capacities, you should know that there aren't many that can compete. We are a competitive people. The same spirit we bring to most sports stadiums that leads to our dominance, is the same spirit we bring professionally when bias is removed as a barrier to entry.
    We don't need nor want handouts. Just a level playing field. If there were level playing fields, corporate boardrooms would look just like the NBA. We play to win!

  • @kimberlyjohnson6150
    @kimberlyjohnson6150 22 дня назад +1

    God bless you and congratulations on your accomplishments. Thank you for your service.

  • @MrMikefromvegas
    @MrMikefromvegas 23 дня назад

    Awesome story. Thank you for your service.

  • @bigpeteoden4513
    @bigpeteoden4513 23 дня назад

    Thank you for your service. Gbu ma’am

  • @MrSunlander
    @MrSunlander 16 дней назад +1

    Well said and well done, Skipper!

  • @lynwill9946
    @lynwill9946 22 дня назад

    Thank you for your service😊

  • @RandomAviation13KOMNY
    @RandomAviation13KOMNY 24 дня назад

    This is absolutely awesome.

  • @jdl.1234
    @jdl.1234 16 дней назад

    TY Capt. Theresa

  • @stevencampbell365
    @stevencampbell365 23 дня назад +1

    Go Strong Beautiful Lady 💪🙏

  • @fredstah714
    @fredstah714 23 дня назад

    Thank you , ma’am!

  • @justkiddin08
    @justkiddin08 22 дня назад

    That is amazing!!! Congratulations to this amazing woman! And may she enjoy her retirement.

  • @DarqJestor
    @DarqJestor 22 дня назад +1

    I salute you Cpt Claybourne with the highest respect!

  • @whaat4
    @whaat4 22 дня назад

    Wow what a amazing woman

  • @lordemed1
    @lordemed1 14 дней назад +1

    Wonderful woman!❤

  • @user-pd6fg3mb2z
    @user-pd6fg3mb2z 22 дня назад

    Think you so much

  • @hounddog946
    @hounddog946 15 дней назад

    Thanks for your service ma’am.

  • @HazelW-oe2ls
    @HazelW-oe2ls 23 дня назад +1

    Impressive!
    Thank you, Captain Claiborne, for your great service ! Well done!

  • @waynesilva3129
    @waynesilva3129 24 дня назад

    Good for her.

  • @andreeduardo4269
    @andreeduardo4269 23 дня назад

    Felisidades 🎉🎉

  • @yankee378
    @yankee378 23 дня назад +2

    You’ve had such a long and successful career. Well done! Enjoy your retirement. Thank you for your service. ❤

  • @jeremyhicks2449
    @jeremyhicks2449 24 дня назад +1

    Congratulations 🎉Capt. Theresa Claiborne.
    Thank you for your service. Let's go Air Force!

  • @bethel1242
    @bethel1242 24 дня назад +8

    Amen! Well done!

  • @deneisefrancis8004
    @deneisefrancis8004 23 дня назад

    Than you for you serve Captain Claiborne!

  • @feline_star
    @feline_star 14 дней назад

    Wow. Congratulations Captain 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @timothywalker4563
    @timothywalker4563 23 дня назад +1

    A lot of work, many miles flown and quite an inspiration 😊

  • @Danny-fs1hk
    @Danny-fs1hk 16 дней назад

    YES!!!

  • @vt-yp7yq
    @vt-yp7yq 16 дней назад

    Congratulations Captain!!

  • @BruceMusto
    @BruceMusto 18 дней назад +2

    Happy Retirement Captain. You and I are from the same generation of service. 1981 doesn't really seem all that long ago to me, but I guess it is.

  • @mikecohen2400
    @mikecohen2400 10 дней назад

    Hats Off!!!

  • @sonjagood7305
    @sonjagood7305 22 дня назад

    Congratulations 💜💜

  • @billg4517
    @billg4517 18 дней назад

    Well done!!!

  • @kerriballard9014
    @kerriballard9014 24 дня назад +6

    Congratulations! Enjoy your well-deserved retirement.

  • @virginiamiller9765
    @virginiamiller9765 21 день назад

    Cap, you brought Light to a difficult task.
    Many Happy Flights of Fancy, and days of Rest now.
    Many years of love and hope reside in you.
    Laurels of Champions rest, dear girl
    Laurels.

  • @emmettcunninghamjr.5207
    @emmettcunninghamjr.5207 14 дней назад

    Outstanding! Thank you, ma'am 😊

  • @gregorymurdock8551
    @gregorymurdock8551 12 дней назад

    Congratulations!!! You are amazing ❤. Thank you for your service, dedication, perseverance, inspiration and giving back….. God bless you exceeding abundantly 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @AviationNoor
    @AviationNoor 16 дней назад +1

    Yep my dream is to also fly with united in their 787

    • @jojothetasmaniansassmonkey8866
      @jojothetasmaniansassmonkey8866 14 дней назад +1

      them 787s ain't gone age well. mark my words little momma, mark my words. Be an Airbus man, not a Boeing boy.

  • @darryljones6129
    @darryljones6129 23 дня назад

    Awesome woman

  • @olabsy
    @olabsy 9 дней назад

    Congratulations Captain on your retirement and for setting the pace and paving the way. God bless

  • @boom7star731
    @boom7star731 18 дней назад

    Bravo!

  • @darylcoston1554
    @darylcoston1554 14 дней назад

    Congratulations a job well done and I salute you. Thank you for your service.

  • @brucestafford1813
    @brucestafford1813 16 дней назад

    Bravo!!

  • @washingtonsteven6885
    @washingtonsteven6885 13 дней назад +1

    GOD BLESS her and Thank You for your EXCELLENCE.

  • @ArmonMitchell
    @ArmonMitchell 20 дней назад

    WONDERFUL!!!