My Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways XM Show guest this
week is Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour, a pioneering figure in American military and
aviation history.
She is widely recognized as the first African
American female combat pilot in the U.S. Armed Forces and the U.S. Marine
Corps.
She began her aviation journey as a helicopter
pilot in the U.S. Army, later transitioning to the U.S. Marine Corps, where she
trained to become a combat pilot.
Armour made history as the first African American
female combat pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps and the Armed Forces overall,
piloting the AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter.
Vernice Armour’s life is a testament to breaking
barriers and redefining what’s possible, especially in traditionally
male-dominated fields. Her legacy is one of inspiration, resilience, and
action.
She has been featured in media outlets and events
worldwide, sharing her message of resilience and potential.
After her military service, “FlyGirl” revved up her
career in the private sector, by becoming a speaker, an entrepreneur, a
consultant, and an author with her best-selling book, Zero to Breakthrough:
The 7-Step, Battle-Tested Method for Accomplishing Goals that
Matter.