7-Year-Old Aspiring Fighter Pilot Freaks Out Meeting Her Idol

[@ZvinH1]

I honestly cried when Amelia hugged Major Michelle Curran, it was so sweet!

[@Judy48pr]

Me too😭😭

[@aj-kwt909truckin31]

Absolutely the Best 👍😎👍 You got this Amelia 💟 You were born to fly aircraft ✈✈✈

[@eclectica1]

The way that she ran through the furniture as if it was nothing to get to her, definitely my favourite part.

[@jillh7403]

Judith Medina, me too. 😭

[@jillh7403]

@@DavidHeywood_Legend I guess your mom never taught you if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all?

[@mytuber81]

7 years young and more mature than a lot of adults. She WILL become a fighter pilot. Well done parents. 👏🏽👏🏽

[@midnyte6195]

Thank you for your service future fighter pilot 😊🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@brooklynlass2196]

Too true. She surely won the "best parents" award when she was born! I would have loved for Kelly to have both parents there, father, pilot, and mom, oh my God, also a pilot. I will see if I can research and find out about them as they are a class act raising a seven year who is so wise and mature way beyond her seven years.

[@daveken9936]

Not good parents. Dusgusting

[@darrenheadrick3669]

@@daveken9936 How so?

[@jungersrules]

More mature than a certain orange man!

[@zzzroxyzzz]

Kelly connecting these girls with women who can really guide them is far bigger than most of us can understand.

[@su-rv2uq]

Well said!

[@davidramirez8767]

Im pretty sure her dad is the one doing that.

[@zzzroxyzzz]

@@davidramirez8767 I meant in general... she's been doing quite a few segments specifically connecting little girls with awesome goals to other women who can guide them...

[@drewdown826]

@@zzzroxyzzz you dumb. Dont take away from her parents. This pilot is doing what. Many many many men have been doing for many many many years.

[@mavfan1]

@@drewdown826 "you dumb".......I think that says all that needs to be said about your level of intelligence Andrew.

[@cptairwolf]

No doubt in my mind that little girl is a future fighter pilot. Her focus and drive at only 7 seven is simply amazing. You go girl!!

[@trevorgwelch7412]

Well Said Sir . I hope in 2023 she is still learning and flying .

[@saringaclose]

THIS GIRL REALLY GOING TO BE A COMMANDER I BELIEVE HER

[@ac6298]

NO DOUBT

[@badutbadut2309]

Yeah! Likely to have a pilot's license when in college and a smooth entrance to AF academy.

[@5tuper5ta2]

@@badutbadut2309 She'll probably get a pilots license before getting a drivers license. Really smart kids these days finish college at the age of 16. She's gonna be a very successful girl.

[@debramartinez8406]

JTR VLOGS me too 👍

[@moniquekyahlovewilson2374]

I thought the same thing

[@keithscott1926]

That little girls not gonna be able to sleep for two days because she’s so excited. 😊

[@abrahammnjama7962]

True I can imagine

[@mikewrasman5103]

Amelia probably didn't sleep for a whole week!

[@NoPitBullLeftBehind]

On KZbin there is a 4 part video series of Amelia visiting the Thunderbirds. It's called "Amelia becomes a USAF Thunderbird for a day".

[@USAIRFORCE621]

The Thunderbirds broke the gender barrier years ago with then Major (now a Bird Colonel and retired) Nicole Malachowski joined the team, and meeting her was a huge honor a few years back!

[@afcgeo882]

James Kellogg Same here. She was actually very funny and a superb Strike Eagle driver!

[@TheIsagregorio]

I was part of the team that inprocessed her when she arrived at Nellis AFB. It was an honor to meet her.

[@tomj2064]

jack torrence any one on antibiotics must receive a DNIF and Lyme disease treatment is a Long one. from 2-4 weeks to a few months. So I doubt that was the MAIN reason although it could have contributed

[@catherinefoster1481]

#3 - I met her too - while she was with the Thunderbirds. Actually met all the pilots while my nephew was in the Thunderbirds. Awesome, awesome thrill!

[@MrPaulSimone]

Went to school with her in college. She was a senior. Me, a lowly freshman. Nevertheless, she is a great person with excellent integrity.

[@boxmike87]

I'm a 33 year old combat veteran. My heart is stone. This made me tear up hard.

[@chapingaryjr]

This was the most adorable thing ever and I love kids that look up to other people other than sport players...she's being raised rt by her parents and she now has one more amazing mentor other then her parents.. she's definitely flying high and going places If she goes through and completes her goals she should have a movie made about her lol .

[@chapingaryjr]

And thank you so much for your service...

[@jessicadriscoll4948]

Thank you for your service ❤

[@oliviawutam]

@@chapingaryjr killing foreigners ?

[@emilyeckert2707]

Thank you for your service!!❤

[@leam7018]

When I was 7 years old my only goals were to stay coloring within the lines and take naps 😂. Her parents should be proud

[@leam7018]

@SteveHarvey rude

[@marktravels9601]

I still do that , and I am 48. 😎

[@hembafantilley-gyado8966]

Lea Monteiro It was meant as a joke

[@hembafantilley-gyado8966]

Mark Travels 🤣🤣🤣✌🏾

[@rohitwagh8631]

I have the same goal except I don't do colouring anymore 😂

[@Carpenterdane]

As an Air Force veteran, this thrilled me to pieces ✈️

[@jessicadriscoll4948]

Thank you for your service ❤

[@EricRLane]

thank you for your service

[@oliviawutam]

Be honest: how many 'kills' did you make. ( you won't admit that)

[@richardbell1668]

@@oliviawutam As if what you do as a member of the military only matters if you have killed someone. COME ON. GET A GRIP!!

[@oliviawutam]

@@richardbell1668 thank you, of course not. I lost my mama during an air raid warning. She fell down stairs, being highly pregnant, the baby tore lose

[@su-rv2uq]

That is why it is so important that women have these kind of jobs, all kinds of careers, no matter how hard it is to break through, so that they can give a hand back to the girls following them.

[@Junkman2008]

This Marine wants to see that young lady in a fighter jet one day. 🙂👍

[@jessicadriscoll4948]

Thank you for your service ❤

[@Junkman2008]

@@jessicadriscoll4948 The pleasure was mine. 🙂

[@EricRLane]

thank you for your service!!!

[@Junkman2008]

@@EricRLane Thank you, sir. 🙂

[@mikewrasman5103]

Thank you, sir, for your service! No rivalry between the Marine Corps and the Air Force, I presume!

[@Vnachi8]

When she said the best thing about the job is kids and The Make A Wish program, made me respect her even more. I saw the Make A Wish firsthand when they gave my 7 year old nephew his wish. Absolutely the best people in the world.

[@ashnelson5562]

Ellen doesn't compare, Kelly really connects with her guests and truly has empathy for them

[@katerinapatiniotis5598]

Ellen is just awkward and arrogant to her guests. ..

[@chapingaryjr]

Kelly let's her guest finish the answers to the question.... Ellen constantly cuts people off that's how I always knew Ellen was pure evil

[@TheRisky9]

Kelly lets her guests shine. It's all about them. She loves connecting kids with their heroes.

[@ssd3904]

Kelly really let’s her guests talk, she hypes them up and makes them all feel good about themselves, she asks questions at the appropriate times and she’s not obnoxious about her humour either. She’s not TRYING to be funny, she’s just being Kelly. And then there’s Ellen who is constantly interrupting her guests, constantly hypes herself up instead of her guests, she doesn’t let her guests even answer her questions fully, and she’s very very very obnoxious about her humour and goes way out of her way to try and be funny but ends up looking and sounding obnoxious.

[@patricelockertanthony7630]

@@katerinapatiniotis5598 She's not just awkward and arrogant; She's mean and a bully, and believes that torturing her guests with what they fear most is a joke worth national television-humiliation.

[@johnjones5354]

This little girl picks her idols well. I hope she achieves all of her goals.

[@dezaraemichelle509]

*THAT LITTLE SOLDIER FOUND THE QUICKEST ROUTE POSSIBLE. SHE WAS BORN READY 💯😭💜*

[@LadyPamala]

As an Ex Air Force Military Wife I can't thank Michelle enough for what she does not only for the Military, Civilian but for the Female portions of Life. Thank You Sooooooooo Much Michelle for All that you do !!!

[@nindalib]

Thank you for all that you did and sacrificed as a military wife 💕

[@bigtrina4106]

OMG you can see Amelia‘s brain explode when she found out she was going to be a Thunderbird for a day. Just her amount of happiness made me happy, go girl!!!

[@NoPitBullLeftBehind]

On KZbin there is a 4 part video series of Amelia visiting the Thunderbirds. It's called "Amelia becomes a USAF Thunderbird for a day".

[@roosta3tb]

Not gonna lie my eye watered up a bit to see that little girl meet her hero.

[@LuvaBrutha]

Evan The Rooster My grown butt let the tears 😭 fall. I was inspired. Strong females are representing everywhere. I’m so proud of Michelle and Amelia “go ladies”!

[@ac6298]

what's your favorite move? - harry potter - pfffffff TOP GUN!

[@kparsa1]

Someone cutting onions....???

[@strikebr]

She looks a true good American lady. The one that is so rare these days.

[@Icybearg]

I am an old ass man on his 50's already and I was so inspired blown away with this video...you go little girl dream big and the sky be the limit....and good job Major Michelle Curran being this awesome to kids I am proud of all our female pilots you guys rock on!

[@mikewrasman5103]

50 is not old! I'm 60 and so don't feel old!

[@lisawindorski3795]

Michelle is an awesome lady. She's from my hometown, and a former Girl Scout. This is an awesome video, and fantastic that this little girl has dreams this big!!

[@jacobhoffman927]

Wisconsin right?? Where about?

[@janmitchel3460]

She married a guy from our community. In fact The Thunderbirds performed in Ft Wayne last summer and that was the first time she met her inlaws abefore their wedding.

[@scsjms8]

Jacob Hoffman Medford, Wisconsin I think

[@mikeholton9876]

she's a credit to the Air Force , the military in general and to our Country. you guys in your hometown did a great job raising us up a role model.

[@ronniejones9255]

I would really hope that Michelle would stay in contact with this young lady and her family and be a serious part of her growing years , because if Michelle really looks at her , she is seeing a part of herself growing up and becoming the person she is now

[@sergeantc4073]

Speechless on this 7 year old.She must have great parents. I wish her the very best in the years to come SergeantC ( Retired Army ) "Rangers Lead the Way"

[@MariaRodriguez-ez9sj]

Her reaction was PRICELESS!!! That pilot is AWESOME

[@russellklassen5447]

im so impressed that Kelly hooked these two up .she defiantly has a good heart .i wish Amelia tons of success and Michael safe flying she has a awesome job

[@koreanpathfinder]

Everybody watching this is thinking how cute this kid is, meanwhile all I can think of is how all those pilots could fit their signatures on that model airplane.

[@nataliebuford1687]

Korean Pathfinder saaame 😂

[@Ozefan2580]

🤣 Me, too!

[@Z4Zander]

They write small.

[@mattbumpas3575]

Sharpie has a fine point pen! Off to my next mission!

[@astralkidd]

Lololol!!!

[@TheBenjamess]

This is what it's all about folks. When we have people of such accomplishment inspiring our youth we all benefit. Hats off to you Major. Amelia. Always aim high.You can do it.

[@jeannemills7763]

Nothing like a woman in uniform. Go woman! That kidd is cute. Kelly awsome!

[@kylehearnsberger9883]

Maj. Curran is a gorgeous lady (just my opinion) and I - once in a while - see if I can find air shows from here in KZbin.

[@saltlamp8922]

@ why?

[@Tarheel13]

@ she is a major in the Air Force, flies jets and you comment on KZbin. lol

[@DOLPHINLADYFOXandPUP]

precious when little girl ran to hug her & didn't let go so she just carried her over! perfect!

[@Jason-rc8bn]

Im a grown man and this had tears come out my eyes. Thank you for making that little girl dreams come true. I wish I was in the air force flying anything. 😔

[@UNLTDvision]

Yo she carried her with ease 😂 but that lil girl is next level

[@GhostTraderz]

Whoever dislikes this video has no heart. This girl is determined to serve and protect our country at 7. Mean while there are 30 year olds on moms couch disliking this 🤦‍♂️

[@kiloechocharlie1342]

@AB CD Or they're in mom's basement where she can't see what they're doing...

[@mohammadn988]

You know it’s just like that Proverb: if you wanna know someone,walk a mile in his/ her shoes. so I do approve what you are saying AB YZ.

[@michaelcanada7221]

Facts!!!!!!

[@rennyotolinna2863]

Personally, I like the video and it is a like from me. But it's also fair to say that like or dislike buttons exist for some reason. Maybe the person is a pacifist, or something else. That is what democracy is based on, and this touches on an issue (planes designed for war) subject to different opinions

[@take5DD]

Oh..shut up already. YOu don't know why they don't like it. PERHAPS......PERHAPS....it's the annoying voice of Clarkson who's constantly interrupting the pilot and telling 'her own stories'. BTW....she wanted to become a pilot. Did you ever hear her ever say, "I want to protect this country"? Did she ever say that? She wanted to fly. Period. Don't make her out to be a hero at 7 years old.

[@chapingaryjr]

The confidence this 7 yr old had when Michelle was saying you'll have a Thunderbirds pin one day

[@lex5235]

Why is this the CUTEST thing I’ve ever seen #girlpower 💪🏼

[@forestranger5408]

Hat off to her and all she served with. Without these men and women fighting against terrorism the world would be a much darker place. God bless you all and thankyou. Love from England 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸

[@bigmike14324]

Air Force academy will be proud to have her.

[@bettycogswell9851]

This child is going for it....God bless her..

[@theriaults07]

That little girl was so happy. She will be successful, you can just tell.

[@dougcronkhite2113]

THIS is why the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds exist. So amazing! What a great story!

[@mikewrasman5103]

I saw the Blue Angels st the Dayton Air Show. They are beyond very amazing!!!

[@kellihull7600]

This has my cheeks hurting! I LOVED this! Huge smile!!!!

[@amelia_glider_pilot16]

I am now one of the UK's youngest pilots, I am 14 years old and fly gliders solo. It is awesome to see another Amelia aspiring to be a fighter pilot like me! Go for it Amelia, you will get there!

[@Dragon81205]

I sorry for being late, but congratulations

[@katiobrien7854]

Did you notice, she even had the Michelle Curran hairstyle down pat, lol. What a truly impressive kid.

[@1gallimaufry]

This was the most beautiful goddamn thing I have seen in a long long time. That little girl is going places. Her parents must be so proud of her. And everyone should be proud of her parents for raising her right. Well done all around!

[@MrTr3D]

There should be a part 2 of this show to show her meeting with the other pilots and the day spent there. I'm sure people would love to see it.

[@pep590]

Yes, they did do one. Here is the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5m8eWieZsaBfc0

[@ac6298]

there is/took me 3omin to find it for you,,,,kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5m8eWieZsaBfc0

[@ac6298]

also kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6C5e6Ovf8-orpY

[@danielarodriguezoropeza9008]

@@pep590 Thank you 🙏🏻

[@pep590]

@@danielarodriguezoropeza9008 You're so welcome!

[@TheOriginalHeisenberg]

08:02 Yep, I cried a lil bit, the way she tore through those couches.......🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏LOVE IT!!!

[@dam1108]

You go girl. Aim as high as you want.

[@carlgois8579]

Pure respect for the women and men of the armed forces. Big ups major Curon. Love the fact she is so approachable and inspiring

[@marybrooks5190]

LOVE THIS! I am a jet nerd also. I would've loved to have a female pilot to look up to when i was that age! Thank you for your service Major Curran!!

[@142horizon]

JET nerd here too!!!!!🛫🛫🛫Whoooosh!!!!😊

[@Meilijay]

I'm so proud of how far Kelly has come. She inspires me everyday using her platform to help brighten other's lives.

[@TheMarman57]

Bigger than awesome. This is how you inspire youngsters to reach for their dreams. I really hope that everyone who knows Amelia helps her achieve her dream. She deserves it.

[@fredbright2096]

Where is this youngster? I need to take her home, she is absolutely amazing, my eyes tear up and my breath catches, she is great. Best of everything for you Amelia. Go girl.......and Major, Great Job.

[@mikeholton9876]

this is the mission of the birds, and the angels, to recruit. this young kid has a massive leg up, and I wouldn't be shocked if she not only wears wings , but flies with the Thunderbirds one day. mad props to the Pilot that Kelly brought on her show today.

[@CheryleneHayes]

This little lady is so tickled to meet her mentor. Amazing.

[@refsmithy]

I thought the best part of this video was when Major Curran walked out to meet Amelia, but then I saw Kelly tell Amelia that she inspired people. That little girl is just seven, but she got this serious look on her face and she nodded and you can tell she's thinking that's a responsibility she wants to take seriously. Just amazing!

[@akmed7657]

That's how you surprise someone especially at that age. You definitely made her day!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@EvieSoto]

This segment was so awesome. Her reaction was priceless. 😁

[@yorskung1587]

What a cute girl, let your dreams come true... Best of 🤞

[@Ash-ud3fy]

This little girl is Amelia Earhart reincarnate she even has the name to prove it! She was born to do this and it shows 🙌🏼 good job mamma you got this!

[@SASSY13169]

Her features remind me of Jessica Alba.

[@modelrailwaynoob]

Let's hope she lives longer

[@mrgone658]

Amelia Earhart was overrated as a pilot. I think this little lady will soar well above and beyond her in terms of not crashing due to reckless behavior and not flying hundreds of miles off course due to lack of navigation skills.

[@awuma]

@@mrgone658 She has an excellent instructor in her dad, a professional pilot with an active channel on KZbin, and owning his own aerobatic two-seater in which he teaches Amelia. Amelia's sense of situational awareness is remarkable.

[@billolsen4360]

Just as pretty as Earhart

[@nickwayne5285]

I think Kelly made her year. If Amelia sees this, “keep going girl you will make it”.

[@12345678911806]

More parents needs to see this interview with this little girl and this female fighter pilot maybe parents will get the message and help to turn their children's life around because of this interview God bless you all

[@DTRD-uu3tr]

Thank you Major, you are a true hero and a true role model. Thank you for your service and thank you for keeping our country safe.

[@Bob-Horse]

What an amazing woman. I salute you and thank you for keeping the world safe. 👍🇬🇧

[@Carlito-Fxwg]

How cute is Amelia? Omg so adorable...Amelia and Michelle, Ladies Best Wishes. And To Michelle, Miss Curran...you're a total Badass and I thank you for making this little girl so Happy...Made me cry...which is not easy. Only my oldest boy can do that.

[@henryostman5740]

Events like this can immensely impact a kid's life. When I was a wee little kid during WW2 my Uncle was on a destroyer that was being overhauled at the Brooklyn Navy year, he took me up on the bridge behind a big brass wheel, twenty odd years later a new ensign took a coast guard cutter into NY harbor as the OOD reliving that dream.

[@brothermanv]

That's amazing! Thank you for your service!

[@marinevetoneroman7232]

This little girls composure is what struck me.. A Cool Cat..!!

[@zenithsublime]

Yes she'll get there one day and you can see it.

[@DS-nw4eq]

Ummm… statistically, no. Better have a plan B

[@Isawthat411]

Could this be any more adorable!? THIS is a role model❤️

[@mdproductions3387]

I am not tearing up, you are! Amazing to meet your hero and have such high aspirations. I am a fan of both these amazing women.

[@raginasiangaming910]

It's so amazing to see stuff like this. MAJ Curran and this young lady both deserve a lot of respect for what they have done. MAJ Curran for supporting this young lady's dream, and the young lady for pursuing her dreams. As a former grunt, I'll say that one of the sweetest sounds I ever heard was the roar of those engines as the planes come in low (thanks Marine Air). I forever owe the CAS pilots and Dustoff pilots a debt of gratitude.

[@stealthkiwi1869]

So nice to have Michelle be a role model for aspiring girls to fly in the Air-Force, great stuff.

[@koslaz2708]

9:15 Absolutely Priceless!!!!! So adorable and cute,If this doesn't melt your heart, I don't know what will.

[@montanatony5838]

Shes really cute, I wish I knew what I was going to be when I was 7.... I'm 40 and still not sure what I wanna do... Lol

[@winniefridakyaruzi4110]

Montana Tony u and i both 😂😂😂

[@FreakbobtheDIVA]

😩😩😩

[@tula__]

Same 🙈😭😂

[@billolsen4360]

I wanted to be a millionaire architect. I'm an architect. 😂

[@jessicahunt-auvaa9113]

🤣🤣🤣 preach 🤦‍♀️

[@LivinLaVidaLaura]

Wow she is amazing . What a angel. She makes me proud. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@chrisk8187]

First time I've seen Kelly Clarkson on her show. She's wonderful! The pilot Michelle is a REAL personality, so well spoken and charming! What a "recruiter" find for the military! Thanks!

[@bobbillings]

The force is strong in the little one. She will go far.

[@TheScarecrow78]

Love how excited that little girl was. She's gonna do great things.

[@6323truck]

What a AMAZING little girl more Power to her. I hope she will have her Dream as a Fighter Pilot.

[@idragonidragon2796]

This girl was already flying f16!!, lady you’re a boss👍🏿👍🏿🥭🥭

[@themadlad8540]

Rich parents

[@immanuelj8952]

The mad lad Na bro. Joining the military isn’t exactly something rich people do.

[@rastaking757]

2:40--2:45 the majors response was like " blue Angel's? Never heard of em, who are they...nope. no idea what you're talking about." That's a true #thunderbird lol 😂

[@kylehearnsberger9883]

That little snicker from Amelia when Major Curran invited her to be a Thunderbird for a day, that little snicker was hilarious. Awesome crew though.

[@LivinLaVidaLaura]

I completely believe 1000% this will happen. My manners, posture, etc is changing today!!! How inspiring!!!!!

[@strikebr]

This is what we can call good and inspiring television. They should do it more often.

[@teresalegler2777]

How awesome is Amelia! May she continue to strive for her dreams.

[@marthamendoza8640]

What an honor for her family!! CONGRADULATIONS!! YOU ENSPIRE ME!!❤❤

[@williammora2003]

So awesome! Her parents have got her on the right track. Way to go Amelia! Stay focused. And she got to meet her idol! She will make her dreams and goals a reality.

[@michaelt.9372]

She's seriously incredible. Anyone who can do this is incredible. That's awesome.

[@kennethohnemus3192]

The look on the girls face was priceless. ❤❤❤❤

[@dennisweifenbach2647]

I have a lot of respect for her and her dedication. Thank you for your service. That is one little girl to watch. Best of luck to her.

[@snoopygonewilder]

Watching that little girl try to hold in all the excitement was simply adorable.

[@sabrinan4792]

What a beautiful child. At 7, I was playing with dolls.

[@JosePena-lk1gq]

What a brave little girl.I really wish you the best and a very happy flying life.

[@z4bmwz4]

uplifting show. Thanks for having Major Curran and Amelia on together. Oh! and you too Kelly!

[@mikewrasman5103]

Amelia is stunned when Major Curran said she could come to work with her!

[@SAGE_Dust]

wow that was an EXTREMELY COOL interview ! Top notch props to the Female Fighter Pilot and 100% support to the young lady for her dreams to come true ! 🥰

[@jesustarango6224]

Hell yes, this is what it’s all about. Love the show and much respect to Ms. Curran

[@merchantprincess7010]

There is something about the Air Force uniforms that is so cool and it seems to make the pilots 3X more attractive. And that kid's great admiration of the Major is so sweet! Her laugh at 9:15 is priceless.

[@lazerlazer]

She is absolutely so adorable and so mature and driven at her young age these kids today are amazing

[@Sdority905]

This is so awesome - Kelly Clarkson, thank you for highlighting women like this!

[@ronallen6578]

This little girl just had a life changing moment. I hope see can accomplish her dreams.

[@mikewrasman5103]

I am soooo amazed by Amelia! To be 7 and know about flying F-16s is amazing!

[@flyhawk5954]

Beautiful! She's a wonderful young lady.