Maj. Cortnie Echterling - C-130 pilot with the 139th Airlift Wing

[@kitersrefuge7353]

I have a daughter, and she is 16 now. Thank you Major Echterling for showing her that anything is possible given your pioneering spirit.

[@BillSpalding]

I had the honor of serving with Maj. Echterling as well as her father Col. Echterling in my 38 year career with the 139th AW. They are both outstanding individuals and served their country with pride and dignity. She is a outstanding pilot and a great person. Proud to have had the opportunity to serve with her and call her a friend.

[@DonaldCushing-c8g]

Dear Major Echterling, I enjoyed very much your story as a pilot of Commercial Aircraft’s and of course the amazing C-130 Hercules. Being in the Navy Seabees in the early 60’s I was able to be flown to so many places. My favorite was McMurdo Station in Antarctica. Two 5 month deployments. An incredible experience for a young sailor which I will never forget. Also had been on a C-124 Globemaster. The C-130 was the best.. Wondering if you have flown to the “Ice” Unbelievable remote experience. Wishing you the very best in the future. Happy Happy Piloting. Donald Cushing

[@manoupardo2977]

That is so so so awesome!!! Thank you!!

[@ThompsonSmith-xo5sd]

Hello dear How are you doing today?

[@timarant5460]

Cortnie - You are fantastic! - Nuts to the naysayers I applaud all pilots, male or female. But Yes...I am jealous. The 130 is a fantastic aircraft. Your family must be proud.

[@andrewgonzalez3420]

Thanks for your service ma’am! I’m a medic in the Air Force reserve and my dream is to commission as an officer one day as a pilot

[@fhaisalkhonchoro2937]

Proud of female pilot....god bless you.....

[@felixpedojan3407]

Take care ma'am God bless very good female pilot awesome forces

[@MH5XXXX]

Major, thank you for being in the USAF. MAY I suggest you try your hand at the C-17. I was USAF also.A.G.E. mech. I helped build the C-17. You will quickly get to like her.😀

[@S62bhas]

God Bless You Abundantly Major I was a Veteran for the 108 ARW

[@Hawkeye6936]

With over a 1,000 hours in the C-130, and 5,000 flying hours overall in MAC/AMC the C-130 was my favorite. "Down and dirty in a C-130."

[@SpewtGG]

Robb Hodges any tips for a young aspiring c130 pilot?

[@noelnixon6952]

Thanks for serving! you have 2 awesome jobs!

[@halyourpalg2019]

May God Bless and Protect You and Your Family Major!!!!

[@dpm-jt8rj]

That C-130 is a tank, just with wings! It just never stops.

[@DrLumpyDMus]

Thank You Major. Thanks - Lumpy

[@johnmoore8016]

C-130 was my mode travel in Vietnam. Bravo Zulu lady; go for the gold. thanks for your service

[@urdukinagri8346]

You are Very brave & Great,,, Alot of Love & Respect I Salute you,, 🤩🤩

[@terrypoole7978]

You've earned Respect anyway. Fair pky to you and yoyr team.

[@spreadeagled5654]

Well done, Madam Major. I salute you. 👍💕🇺🇸

[@firstlast9731]

Yes sir. Well said.

[@haroldtanner9600]

There should be no gender among aircrew members. That is for off duty. At work they are all professional aviators. Thanks for your service, Major! Harold Tanner, Capt. USAFR Retired 10 years and 3000 hrs in the C-130 “The proud bird with the camouflaged tail”

[@S62bhas]

God Bless You Major in Your Career

[@squidwardtentacles8408]

What a dream come true 🙂

[@britishchickinusa]

im retired AF wish i cd have flown but private pilot student now, so its ok but i think you rock you go girl

[@caribbaviator7058]

A c-130 circle over my house don't know if I'll ever be able to fly one but I'll definitely get my PPL!

[@justmerc1642]

C-130s don't circle, AC-130s do, and when they do it's never a good thing. idk

[@jacksoncude9824]

justmerc it’s called a pattern

[@DulceDeLecheeee]

Do enlisted get any spotlight too or is it strictly officers?

[@erentar2002]

fine shot.

[@mikeking7381]

As a former member of the MOANG 👍🇺🇸

[@abeamarra]

Are you still serving both United Airlines and Air Nat'l guard?

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

Good job! Keep on truckin!

[@harrybautista8212]

I want to be just like you!

[@udaynj]

Great role model!

[@Tonetwisters]

This might not be PC: But, THATA girl! God bless.

[@boombang1948]

God, her face is so beautiful

[@VVeltanschauung187]

I don't care if I might not get jets. Ill be satisfied being an air force pilot just flying this

[@erichhartmann1]

Really? “just flying this”?! Wow I kind of find that insulting haha.

[@muttongrills]

💓💓💓💓

[@webbsb.4847]

Girl power👍👍👍

[@jamesburns2232]

You get to sit in a command Pilot's seat and serve others far less fortunate than yourself. What's not to love about it?

[@mrrobertwolfiii1079]

Parchment pack drops

[@JuniorFrazili]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@offset4853]

i love it to i have wood model of it i love the c130

[@ppandia8846]

Hi

[@hondurasromero3514]

Hello 👋

[@丸山亨-r7g]

😚👍

[@linanicolia1363]

She likes to control big things.......

[@dennism103]

A woman pilot that's adorable...

[@SpewtGG]

Dennis Morris why

[@savariaalkolandai5324]

Wow points dertermision

[@savariaalkolandai5324]

Guy no better outside world 😁

[@teamehadgu4820]

I don’t have time 🏹🌍✍️🇺🇸

[@hussienalsafi1149]

😉😉😉😉😉😉😉

[@حسنعبدالرضا-ص1م]

عراق

[@shahrulanuar6791]

I.thing One women look me criyinh

[@clssales5516]

Sad. You HAD to highlight a female. Figures. Just gotta be PC. Send 'em to the front and see how long the country lasts.

[@signature1990]

get off You Tube and go back to beating your wife you pathetic twit.... lots of girls fly..... its got fuck all to do with PC

[@andypeterson8013]

No, it's PC.

[@nwsmoat2674]

Actually several of them have been to the front. Kim "KC" Campbell. Perfect example....

[@LJDRVR]

We've set quite a few to the "front." Some of them died protecting your freedom, so you can come on here, never having served anything but yourself, and make ignorant, sexist comments. All while they continue to serve with distinction. Choke yourself.

[@nwsmoat2674]

@LJDRVR Ok to be fair.... none of the recent wars "protected our freedom" Stop glorifying war/conflict.

[@manoupardo2977]

That is so so so awesome!!! Thank you!!