The AH64: Her friend and Her pride.

She loved to watch the planes and helicopters that flew over her house, and she would pretend that she was the pilot.

She had to work hard in school, excel in math and science. But she never gave up. She never let anyone dim her passion or her ambition. She persevered, she persisted, and she prevailed. She fell in love with the AH64 Apache helicopter. It was a weapon of war, but also a protector of peace. It was her partner, her friend, and her pride.

She was not afraid of danger or death. She faced them with courage and confidence. She knew the risks and the sacrifices involved in her job. She knew that every time she took off, it could be her last. But she also knew that every time she landed, it was a victory. She was a AH64 pilot proud of what she achieved as a respected officer in the army. She was a hero, a leader, and a legend.

She was a flyer.