#DidYouKnow On this day in 1960 Major Robert M. White flew at an altitude of 136,500 feet in the North American Aviation X-15 rocketplane. This exceeded the previous record of 126,200 feet.

Happy #NationalAviationDay! In 1939, Franklin Delano Roosevelt established the national observation to celebrate the development of aviation and the anniversary of Orville Wright’s birthday.

Happy birthday, Bonnie Tiburzi! In 1973, Bonnie earned her wings as the first female pilot for American Airlines at the age of 24. She was also the first female pilot for a major commercial airline in the U.S.

Happy Labor Day! Today, we recognize the contributions that workers across the nation have made to the prosperity and strength of our country. #LaborDay

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#DidYouKnow On September 23, 1911, Earle Ovington flew the first authorized U.S. Mail flight with his Bleriot XI monoplane.

#DidYouKnow On this day in 1920, Howard Rinehart was the first pilot in the U.S. to fly an airplane that was fitted with retractable landing gear. He was flying a Dayton-Wright RB-1 Racer.

Flying in hot! Here’s the October edition of STEM Magazine: stemmagazine.com/tOCT23/viewer/…

#DidYouKnow Matice Wright-Springer was the first African-American woman in the United States to become a naval flight officer! After serving in the Navy, she was appointed a White House Fellow in the Department of the Treasury.

In honor of #InternationalDayoftheAirTrafficController, we want to say thank you to each of the individuals who work so hard to keep us safe flying across the skies from takeoff to landing. We appreciate you today and every day!

#DidYouKnow Richard E. Byrd Jr. was born on this day in 1888. He was the first man who was credited with flying to the North Pole in his Fokker trimotor airplane. He was also a recipient of the Navy Cross.

Here it is! The November edition of STEM Magazine is now ready to view at the link: stemmagazine.com/tNOV23/viewer/…

Today, let’s celebrate the brave men and women who have fought for our freedom. We salute you for your service today and every day! #VeteransDay

#DidYouKnow Louise Thaden held several aviation records and was the first female to win the Bendix trophy. In 1980, she was inducted into the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society’s Hall of Fame.

Happy Thanksgiving! We wish you all a joyful and safe day celebrating with loved ones. #HappyThanksgiving

#DidYouKnow Texas-born aviator, Wiley Post, was the first pilot to fly solo around the world. Post also helped discover the jet stream.

The holidays came early! Here’s the December edition of STEM Magazine that’s ready to view at the link: stemmagazine.com/tDEC23/viewer/…

Please take a moment today in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day to remember and honor the 2,403 Americans who lost their lives 82 years ago today.

Today, we celebrate the birthday of the National Guard! The National Guard has been dedicated to serving our country during times of national emergency and war for the last 387 years. Thank you for your service in defending our nation.