Latest "Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt" stories

Brig. Gen. Leavitt, first female fighter pilot, among 23 nominated for second star

Leavitt re-entered the public eye earlier this year with the release of the superhero film Captain Marvel, for which she served as a consultant.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

‘Captain Marvel’ pays tribute to Air Force history — and a fallen Thunderbird

Captain Marvel's Air Force service and "Chuck Yeager swagger" has always been the key to her character, directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck said in an interview.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Captain Marvel takes flight: New footage shows film star in Nellis F-16

The time visiting with Air Force pilots also apparently helped Larson understand where her character — whose real name is Carol Danvers — is coming from.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Air Force Thunderbirds commander relieved

Lt. Col. Jason Heard, commander of the Thunderbirds, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, was relieved of command Nov. 20.

By Kent Miller

5 years ago

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