009-Colonel Nicole Malachowski (USAF, Ret.)

As the first female chosen to be part of the Thunderbirds Air Force Demonstration Squadron, Nicole Malachowski has led an interesting life. Her interest in flight began at a young age, prompting her to join the Civil Air patrol. After her Air Force career, she worked in the Obama White House and later became an advocate for tick-borne illnesses after contacting such an ailment. She talks to "flyGIRL" Kelley and "Fly” Allyssa about all of this and more.