Tammie Jo Shults dreamed of flying fighter jets. But sexism meant she was rejected repeatedly by the military. She persisted and, eventually, a US Navy recruiter gave her the chance to become one of their first female fighter pilots. She […]
On April 17, 2018, Capt. Tammie Jo Shults made history by safely landing a heavily damaged Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 after a catastrophic engine failure and cabin decompression—an act of skill and composure that saved 148 lives. On April 11, 2025, the […]
The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) is honored to announce the selection of three new inductees into the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame. The TAHOF selection committee has named Al Cisneros, Jeannie Leavitt, and Tammie Jo Shults as the Class of […]
A new podcast series, VALOR, celebrates the contributions of five women and their work in the armed services. A new podcast, VALOR, will highlight the immense contributions of women in the armed services and is hosted by an Army veteran. The […]
“Adventure is Worthwhile”: A Conversation with Pilot Tammie Jo Shults May 30, 2024 | 8 – 9pm Presented OnlineSteven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA Free, Registration Required In Person Tickets | Online Reservation “Adventure is worthwhile,” Amelia Earhart once said. And […]
A horrifying event that no one could have foreseen. Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 was a regularly scheduled service, taking off from LaGuardia Airport, New York, on April 17th, 2018. The Boeing 737-700 was headed for the airline’s operating base at Dallas Love […]
In this episode, Nathan sits down with pilot couple Dean and Tammie Jo Shults. Tammie Jo was thrust into the national spotlight after she and her crew heroically landed Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, which experienced an engine failure mid-flight in […]
Samaritan’s Purse, OHOP camp at Port Alsworth, Alaska, is led by Franklin Grahm and his family helping wounded warriors and their spouses reconnect!
AT THE 2023 OPERATION HEAL OUR PATRIOTS REUNION, COUPLES WERE URGED TO BRING BEFORE GOD THE SPIRITUAL BATTLES RAGING IN THEIR LIVES AND FAMILIES. Nearly 1,000 military couples were encouraged to rely on Jesus Christ, to read and believe God’s […]
Confident and driven, the 2023 Women Who Lead honorees know how to meet the moment. The Coachella Valley is a place of ambition, determination, and achievement, where community-minded compassion and commitment — to the land, to local progress, to the […]