VOICED : Uruguayan fighter pilot now first female Air Force commander

Major Chavarria has broken gender barriers in her Air Force career, becoming the first female combat major and leading a squadron. Despite initial challenges, she gained acceptance and respect. Balancing motherhood and career, she continued to work even when grounded. Her promotion has inspired other women in the military, showing that gender should not limit one's career aspirations.

What significant milestone did Major Chavarria achieve in her career?

• First woman to become a general in the army

• First woman to lead a space mission

• First woman Air Force Combat major in her country

• First woman to fly a commercial airplane

What was one of the initial challenges Major Chavarria faced in her squadron?

• Balancing work and family life

• Gaining acceptance from an all-male aviator squad

• Adapting to a new country

• Learning to fly a new type of aircraft

How did Major Chavarria's colleagues initially react to her presence?

• They immediately respected her authority

• They shunned her during her first year

• They were indifferent to her

• They welcomed her with open arms

What change did Major Chavarria have to make to fit in with her squadron?

• She had to move to a different city

• She had to change her flying style

• She had to cut her hair in a male style

• She had to learn a new language

What impact has Major Chavarria had on other women in the military?

• She discouraged them from joining the military

• She inspired them to pursue leadership roles

• She had no impact on their careers

• She led them to leave the military