How did two women find themselves in some of the most prestigious and coveted flying roles in the United States Air Force? Whether flying inches apart from another fighter jet in close formation at 500mph, or taking reconnaissance images at 70,000 feet, our hosts spare no detail on their historic paths.

In Episode 1 of All Fire No Smoke, The Land of the Not Quite Right, Blaze and Dragon Lady dive into their backgrounds and childhoods, their inspirations to pursue military aviation, and how they view motherhood up against their vast lists of career achievements. There's also quite a lot of laughter along the way.

It takes a special kind of human to strap into a U-2 Spy Plane or F-16 fighter, and in this episode, our hosts explain how they fit that mould just right.

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Keep 'em flying!

- Blaze and Dragon Lady

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How does a woman in the military put a stop to being called "sir" one too many times? And do the life-support systems in a fighter jet cater to both men and women's "plumbing?"

In Episode 2 - Don't Call Me Honey, our hosts discuss how they helped their male counterparts see things differently and become thought leaders in supporting both men and women in their squadrons. They also dive in on what it was like joining the first generations of women to fly in the US Military after the combat exclusion policy was lifted.

They cover why women have to adhere to tighter margins of error and failure in military flying and in general life, and how they leveraged this realization to lift others up around them.

As always, this discussion is all fire and no smoke, and a strict reminder to always be careful about adding terms of endearment for your coworkers, especially your flight instructor.

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How much does a post-flight debriefing with an F-16 Aggressor Squadron relate to parenting?

What can an eleven year old learn about integrity from a high-altitude reconnaissance pilot?

Quite a bit, it turns out.

Episode 3 - Knock It Off - reveals what lessons in the cockpit carry the most distance in day-to-day life. Our hosts discuss why honesty and accountability are CRUCIAL in personal progress and growth, and how lessons from military flying informed the way they empower their children to be empathic leaders from the start.

Constructive criticism and feedback are essential in all aspects of life, almost as essential as the mac ‘n cheese in a tube they feed U-2 Pilots.

Close the canopy and strap in - Episode 3 of All Fire No Smoke packs a punch.

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