Miss America F-16 "Fam" Flight • 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh aka Miss Colorado

[@MarieDufresne-q5d]

Congratulations to Miss Colorado 2023, Madison Marsh for becoming Miss America 2024. Through this venture she will get closer to attaining further goals and will certainly attract more females to the USAF. She is beautiful, intelligent, determined, motivated and kind hearted. I truly enjoyed the text she wrote and presented last night as part of the competition. She portrayed a young 16 year old pilot, flying solo and ready for take off. It was just perfect. It reflected who she is, her journey, her inspirations and determination. It made her stand out from the other participants. Bravo ! Madison Marsh, you are an inspiration and we wish you all the success in the world.

[@beezoofer]

Girls already know they can join if they want.

[@larrykile3190]

They're women, not "females".

[@АлексейСорокин-н6й]

Да пилот! Готова убивать! Только надо придумать сказку о врагах. Которые не любят демократии 😂

[@mewkatlol]

she's a solid 6.5/10, perfect for miss america

[@JesseTrapp66]

I think someone wants to "fly" with her 😮

[@nish221100]

What a PR bonanza for USAF! Huge. Huge Congrtulations to 2nd Lt Marsh "Miss Ameria"! A big "Thank you" for every who served.

[@beezoofer]

I like that she said she was "trying to make it a positive thing for the Air Force, for everyone." She was humble and did not specify any one, or patronize anyone.

[@christopherbarker181]

I am a proud Air Force dad and we are so proud of you!

[@rickcohan8743]

I enjoyed seeing the preparation that goes into being fitted for the necessary equipment and the associated training for the ejection sequence (not shown) and controlling post deployment parachute control and PLF. This was no fluff piece. Congratulations to Lt. Marsh on all of her accomplishments and to the crew assisting her.

[@DavidEckard]

When she returns, she can tell them she's been promoted. Miss America now!

[@Murph_gaming]

If only her rank was Captain then she could be called Captain America or Captain Miss America.

[@kobken795]

🇺🇲 Congratulations, Ma'am! Believe it not, you represent the females for ALL branch of services! So proud of you!! 🇺🇲AASLT🦅 U.S Army (ret) Female Combat Vet.

[@Boasandpythons]

Thank you for your service! I'm a father of two daughters. One of which who is looking into the air force after she graduates. I love how my daughters feel empowered now a days, and it's all thanks to people like you who created the path forward. Thank you!

[@rams5787]

I wish I was still teaching, I would show this video to all of my girls who would watch in awe, I hope all educators show this video to their classes, she is so inspirational...exactly what America needs right now!

[@chris4321das]

You're very confused. What America needs is for BOYS to be inspired and encouraged to lead and take responsibility 💯

[@jeffdur1330]

Yeah it takes real talent to sit in a plane.

[@RMCUSTOM]

I believe you are as extremely confused as Miss Colorado is ! You say she’s an inspiration ! An inspiration to & for what & why !??? She hasn’t done ANYTHING INSPIRATIONAL !!! She’s just sitting in the back seat saying & doing absolutely NOTHING ! Not even waving w/a smile of gratitude !!!! You should show this video to your classes & students because and ONLY BECAUSE of the incredibley courageous female Fighter-Pilot, Major Megan “Napalm” Hainline who fought against all odds of a male dominant Military, and went to College & took all the toughest courses for more than 4-years, then trained her ass off to get into a Fighter-pilot slot & then worked her ass off even more training to fly these unforgiving fighter-jets for her COUNTRY !!!! I believe it’s people like yourself who are so blinded by the most superficial & shallow achievements of people who DONT DESERVE such attention, who create such false hope ! This video should be called: How to be severely lucky to be chosen to get a ride in the back of an F-16 Fighting-Falcon !

[@blueboy4244]

ya know the pilot was female...right?!

[@candysmith8724]

I was impressed with Madison's answers in the Miss America Pageant and her gorgeous red evening gown, but THIS OMG she is a bad azz Miss America!! Since I'm a Texan, I was rooting for Miss Texas, when it came down to the final 2. Both ladies are very impressive, but Miss Colorado won and Wow she is something else! What an amazing young lady to represent us around the world! She mentioned her Mom passed away from cancer at only age 41, I'm sure she is watching from above so very proud of her daughter.

[@EricBurgeson]

WOW!!! More power to this young lady, being a USAF pilot AND winning Miss America!!! Unbelievable!!! she will probably show the guys up!!! I hope Madison reads this!!! What an opportunity to fly in the F-16, she will have MILLIONS of supporters!!!

[@IsaiahJames.]

Lol sh'es not a Pilot and she def didn't fly that F16

[@kylegonzalez5842]

Shes not a pilot its a ride along

[@lledds]

She is a private pilot, but has not been through USAF UPT; therefore her pilot slot still awaits when her Miss A year is up and her Master’s degree at Harvard is done.

[@mothafraker]

@@IsaiahJames. Yet.

[@lledds]

THANK YOU for posting this and noting that 2Lt Marsh is not piloting the plane, but in a familiarization (“fam”) flight. She’s such an inspiration and a great role model we need now.

[@DiamondPaintWithDiamondDave]

yep, the very first step towards her wings...

[@pattyterry6432]

A big congratulations Miss Colorado and now Miss America. What an incredible inspiration you are !!!!

[@Anatoliu-ub4uc]

Okey!= +-*******

[@MckeyPark]

Congratulations Miss America 2024! You are the best Miss America!

[@johngray9259]

Awesome!!!! Good photos as well. Congrats on your run for Miss America, and thank you for serving in our Military. J. Gray USMC Retired

[@td_kdname5197]

Big props to pilot Maj "Duck" Hunter who was chasing gophers with her low altitude run with 2nd Lt.Marsh riding in the rear. Fantastic footage.

[@geekmug]

The name on the canopy isn't the pilot. The pilot is Maj. Megan "Napalm" Hainline. I'm way more interested in her story than the girl in the back.

[@cb1623]

@@geekmug Unwarranted intensity in that comment there.. sensing resentment big time.

[@1229e8]

@geekmug I agree! The pilot’s story must be so interesting

[@1229e8]

@@cb1623 perception is reality inside the perceived … good time for introspection

[@joshuaecht]

She is a good pilot, seems humble and grateful too. I like how they are all a brother/sisterhood--the USAF looks awesome.

[@jeffmattel7867]

She is not the pilot. She is sitting on the back seat and simply taking a ride. This is all woke propaganda target at the ignorants.

[@bob80q]

She is NOT a pilot

[@jeffmattel7867]

The WOKE media was definitely made for !diots like you. Easily manipulated M@rons. She only has a civilians pilots license to fly little cessnas that even a monkey can fly. She is NOT an Air Force Pilot. She just flies a computer desk in the Air Force.

[@threebox11]

and never will be@@bob80q

[@kylegonzalez5842]

Its a ride along, shes never flown a plane

[@rickyweber2651]

Great stuff 2nd Lt. Marsh, have a SAFE 2024 YEAR!!

[@sutannguyen8599]

Excellent F16 Flys Miss America 🇺🇸 👏 to Wining Miss Universal 2024..for sure🎉🎉😊

[@captcol8335]

"Fam flight" is an orientation flight for just about anyone. She is not an AF pilot and not a fighter pilot. She recently graduated from AFA and is going to Harvard, not AF pilot training. There are a lot of inaccuracies in the media that she is "top gun" and other BS.

[@michaellayman945]

Agree, very talented young woman, but don’t care for the media labeling her a fighter pilot. Nonetheless, an inspiration to young women.

[@michaellayman945]

Agree, very talented young woman, but don’t care for the media labeling her a fighter pilot. Nonetheless, an inspiration to young women.

[@michaellayman945]

Agree, very talented young woman, but don’t care for the media labeling her a fighter pilot. Nonetheless, an inspiration to young women.

[@michaellayman945]

Agree, very talented young woman, but don’t care for the media labeling her a fighter pilot. Nonetheless, an inspiration to young women.

[@michaellayman945]

Agree, very talented young woman, but don’t care for the media labeling her a fighter pilot. Nonetheless, an inspiration to young women.

[@wickwire9560]

Angel You are so Breathtakingly Beautiful with a Insanely Precious Soul ! Congratulations SwweeetHeart! I'm a Veteran and I'm so Busting Proud for You ! I was in Army 21 years Deployed 5 tours injured twice ! But i would still be in but the 2nd injury took me outta fight ! But I'm so scared for You, I don't want anything to Happen to You up there ! Trust me when I'm on the Ground we see you guys up there We Thank Jesus for sending You ! Especially when we see Enemies turn tail and run ! You Protect us but if You get into trouble up there We feel Absolute Helplessness! We want to Save You, I don't know if anyone has said that to You... So Please I hope You get out before a War Breaks out ... I'm sorry I very Protective I have a Daughter, I willing to Bet it Drives Your Dad crazy ! But Im sure He's Busting Open with Pride for You ! I know I would be, But I would want you come Home as soon as something Happened Like a War ! Take care Angel Be Safe My Prayers Will Always Be with You ! 🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💗🤍😇 #flyingAngel🤍😇

[@bientranvan7865]

The US Air Force is truly modern and professional. Miss America 2024 is so beautiful

[@Boeing767DriverAA]

Brings back a lot of great memories flying the F-16

[@Justin-j6u]

She's got more guts than me! Much respect,because that's a dangerous job!! Keep aiming high 2nd. Lieutenant... .. .

[@MuhammadAbdullah-qt8sx]

Madison Is Our Pride God Bless You !!

[@WSallai]

Congratulations to former Miss Colorado 2nd Lt Madison March, now 2024 Miss USA, the first military woman to do so! I believe that she will be an inspiration to young girls and women all across the USA to soar and serve. I think the Air Force has a new recruitment poster coming out soon!

[@robertwilkins8357]

So interesting what they go through. The men who are setting her up are so knowledgeable. Amazing what they learn and can do to apply!

[@therightside9237]

Very cool! Thank you for sharing! Gratz to 2nd LT Madison Marsh becoming Miss America too!

[@Beth98756]

Congratulations Miss America 2nd Lt Madison March. Your an asset to the country and I thank you for your Service . Your female pilot Mj Duck Hunter is amazing and her accomplishments are next to none.Thank you for your service MJ Duck Hunter. Cool call sign. I’m proud of our military including every branch . I ❤ our country. Good luck to all.😊

[@klassyedward9718]

Awesome, what a ride! Beautiful aircraft. Miss America looked as though she enjoyed the flight.Geat flying by the hot rod driver pilot.Go AIRFORCE!

[@BillFlick-k8q]

Amazing Women,You Will be Awesome 😎 Thank you for your Service 🙏 God Bless America 🇺🇲 Bless those that serve Amen 🙏🇺🇲

[@fionanicolson2021]

These guys in the Fam Flight are probably so proud that she bacame Miss America. Great guys.

[@christiancherniss8063]

Thanks to all who served, thanks to the academy students who put their experiences on youtube. Much respect to Madison

[@KateMarshall-ei3lf]

Amazing woman. I can't imagine do this while re-learning how to breathe. I was a radio controlled pilot from 14-16-she makes me wish I'd kept going.

[@robertwendel7920]

What a great representative of our nation. Smart brave talented and beautiful. Well done Madison this country is so proud of you. Congratulation. Your such a a great roll model good luck in everything you do. Just love her.❤❤❤❤❤

[@williampage2561]

I love this! She is smart and so pretty❤

[@JollyGreenFE]

Miss CO....Oooo-Aaaah! How 'bout some info on the pilot?? An AF Major, Weapons School Grad & a *redhead*!! 😍

[@nminenko]

Great to see both female pilots on that crew 🙂

[@allysonluly5226]

Right

[@kylegonzalez5842]

@@nminenkoLt. Mash isn't a pilot

[@nminenko]

@@kylegonzalez5842 Yes she is. Private pilot ASEL. Verified on amsrvs.registry.faa.gov

[@kathrynaraguz4816]

this proves women can do literally anything they put their mind to..congrats

[@PerryRich-pg3gy]

Glad to be American and you are the best thanks for everything 🙏 ❤️ I will be praying for all my brothers and you are my hero

[@1MtnSparrow]

What an amazing young lady ❤

[@robwagnon6578]

The F-16 has one of the highest pitched engines among fighters. You do not want to get too close to that intake!

[@annemacleod1421]

This video is so jolly interesting, aside from it showing Maddison/Miss America at work! Gives a whole new meaning to when they scramble their planes on Top Gun! Love the Miss Colorado badge. Excellent flying footage…think I’d feel a tad claustrophobic in all that gear inside the cockpit! 🐑🐑🇳🇿🇳🇿NZ

[@Alaskadinger]

Way to go. I remember my first solo. I was as nervous as heck. I don't think that I could pull 4 gees now that I'm 81 I started flying with my father when I was 11. 5290 hours single1873 hours multi. Finally gave it up when my PA 14 needed a major and new avionics as well as new fabric. Just too much money. It was a sad day when I put her to bed for the last time. She hasn't had another owner. Dad and I went down to the states to pick her up in1944. She is\was a wonderful bird and I will never forget all the great times as well as the terrifying moments. Greatest luck with all of your endeavors in the future. Annie from Alaska

[@youngraines851]

She's amazing with a potent combination of 3Bs = Beauty + Brains + Bravery. Congratulations, Miss Colorado 2023/2nd Lt. Marsh. Stupendous achievement.

[@michaelsharkey4255]

This is so cool! These ladies are an inspiration!

[@SJSpode114]

Great to see an intelligent young lady who clearly combines brains with beauty, showing that beauty queens aren’t the stereotypical bimbos. Onwards and upwards Madison.

[@08172001]

she freakin won Miss America! Holy Crap! What an awesome woman!

[@mode1charlie170]

How cool is that!

[@Hackanhacker]

I encourage her with all my soul !!!!

[@tehdawson]

Madison, that was a great parachute landing form! -Very respectfully, LCDR, US Navy

[@larrykile3190]

The entire squadron volunteered to help her.

[@fastgas1212]

Finally a Miss America who actually does something of merit.... someone who has a skill set that matters

[@carlkingery9259]

This is an awesome video. I am so happy for 2nd LT Madison Marsh getting to fly in an F16D. Personal comment: I was a SSGT at Wright Patterson AFB in the F-15 System Program Office as a Admin and Buyer in the Procurement and Production branch. I was put in by my Boss Colonel Winters for a backseat ride in a production F-15. I went through all the necessary requirements for this flight and passed them all. On the day I was to leave WPAFB to go the McDonnald Douglas in St Louis for my flight I got word that John Denver (the singer) was taking my flight. I never was able to get another flight scheduled. I eventually as a TSGT First SGT for the 905th Bomb SQ in Grand Fork AFB I was able to get a ride on a KC-135 Tanker. During the flight I was instructed on how to function as a Boom operator and to "pass gas" to the receiving aircraft. Then, over Offutt AFB I actually was able to take the Boom operator position and I refueled a F-111 and a F-16. This was a true highlight for my career in the Air Force.

[@winstonramprashad866]

Awesome!! Salute!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@robertwilkins8357]

Oh my she is so neat and . I regret not being born like these great people. At 83 I will admire these warriors until my end.

[@g2D1]

My respect to all of my brothers and sisters in arms, who serve! present and past!

[@flyonthewindshield3653]

This is so cool. Promoting military service, a hard working student and future astronaut none the less Miss America. Awesome !

[@annalyvang8502]

I'm so proud my husband airforce retired 2023

[@reneehey123]

Much congratulations!! May you fly safe🙏🏻🇺🇸. You are such an inspiration to females in the service!! Best wishes always. State safe and THNK YOU for your military service🙏🏻

[@JackyJames1]

I'm Canadian and the American airforce are the best in the world! That lady got guts and a great example for the awesome state of Colorado

[@lrparrish227]

Flying is such an amazing experience. I am a retired pilot myself.

[@davidtodd1037]

That was some serious terrain following. I don't know what altitude that was but incredibly low.

[@jamesburns2232]

When your wing tip vortices pick up dust, then you are within a wingspan of the terrain. 🥸

[@hugoglenn9741]

I’m sure that VR route had a base altitude which probably was not the ground. When I was flying supersonic jets the min was 500 AGL. Surprising enough the C-17 was 300AGL. In a single engine F-16 it’s stupid to fly too low. Your chances of sucking up a bird that will shut down your only engine go up dramatically. Not so much a problem with the C-17 but they look at you sideways when you trash an $8 million engine. Then the safety investigators pull the “tapes (Mission computer/Flight data recorder)” to see how high you were .@@jamesburns2232

[@MT-he9fy]

That's what I call a beautiful pair of air force blues.

[@franck7422]

Super ballade dans le ciel., à toute vitesse, Merci !

[@davidtirschman6288]

Congratulations Madison. May have have safe flights and memorable service during your time in the Air Force. You shared the situation with your mom's passing. I hope she is with you in a special way every time you are in the cockpit. May you have good service and thanks to you and all who serve our country. May safety and honorable service be with you during your whole duty. Congratulations again and happy landings.👍

[@douglasbuckland8280]

Makes me proud to be from Colorado!

[@René-DenisBernard]

✈️🇺🇲🧎🇫🇷 I am a former maintenance employé at the American military 🇺🇲 cemetery, in France St Avold in Moselle, currently retired.I was proud to work in this place.

[@ScojoDak]

Diggin the "on the deck" footage!

[@HJfmTex]

An accomplished young Lady indeed. 2nd. Lt and a graduate of the Air Force Academy. Miss Colorado and Miss America. This young Lady is going places. However, let's not overlook Maj. Megan Hainline, who was her pilot on her "Fam" flight from what I could find on the internet. Pretty red head who is impressive in her accomplishments. An F16 pilot who is a Major in the USAF. Fly high ladies!

[@zoyab9707]

Профессионализм,знание,сила+нежность,обаяние=Победа.

[@tonymckeage1028]

Great Video Madison, I love your eyes, thanks for sharing

[@lucyalmiranez5367]

Congratulations, Ms Colorado 2024, Madison Marsh. Love your monologue!

[@buzzmantx]

This is really a cool video! Congrats Lt Marsh!

[@ianrose56]

Some great footage there,loved that and great flying captain Red.!!

[@fredliperson9171]

Just think only 130 years ago man was running around in a field with bird feathers glued to some wood trying to get off the ground...

[@RayHeemstra]

Hey, I just flew in from LA and lemme tell ya, boy are my arms tired

[@meemeezong1827]

She should be the prime example of what future Miss America should have accomplished under their belt.

[@scottDayNDY]

she is an impressive young lady and hopefully reminds every military troop what the hell we fight for!

[@guitargyro]

Miss Colorado looked pretty bored during that flight. :(

[@hugoglenn9741]

Not bored, just concentrating on not throwing up.

[@franksanchietti7108]

Does she know how to start a F-16?

[@windbreaker57]

An AF first. What better way, what better time to fly this out out there and get more young people into the service.

[@JohnPennock-d3y]

Wow, what a GREAT PILOT! John P.

[@anhbenbrook4458]

I’m so glad to see women joining military forces. its take courage to do such jobs.

[@AusNetFan13]

Aww, it ended abruptly. Is there a part two coming soon. She's amazing. Great job for the video, I gave it a 👍.

[@seancollins6255]

This video got me like: Jeterella + Princess Candy: *Use their Combination Bracelets, to form into one Deadly Fusion.* Fusion Power! 😊😊😊 Princess Candy: *Begins to Glow in very, very bright light, as she appears, on a new level.* Fire Jetraiden Armor Princess Candy, Ready for anything! Mask on! *Uses her oxygen mask, then she breathes, by inhaling and exhaling, one inhale-to-exhale at a time.* Visor on! *Her Visor, goes tinted mode, then her helmet-mounted display, and her computer powers up.* Ready for takeoff. *Uses her engines, and the rest of her Armor, then takes off, to the skies. She goes to Excitement Mode.* I can't believe it! I'm the First Jetraiden Armor Valkyrie Archangel Princess! I kinda love the view. I love types of view. The most popular, the Stratosphere, and the Atmosphere. 😊😊😊 I'll add that to my list! 😊😊😊

[@nick343711]

Thats awesome. She literally is Miss America lol! Stay safe and Thank you!

[@hycinth5371]

Super cool. I feel like I was flying along. I have always wondering what is like up in the air on this type of airplane. Thank you for filming and sharing this experience. It is awesome 😊

[@Tobbedans]

Awesome! Respect!!

[@Chris-v5t]

That got to be one of the greatest feelings in the world

[@mmssnmmssn5579]

❤❤❤ Love you all, God bless you

[@opera93]

Thanks, Lt Madison, Duty, Honor , Country ……….

[@johncoffey9229]

Congrats were proud of you.

[@Владгрицышин-с4ъ]

THANKS!

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

she's so gorgeous

[@caiusKeys]

Outstanding job Ma'am!

[@iceman4311]

She won she will be Capt America at some point

[@JohnPennock-d3y]

Looks like VERY GOOD VIDEO! Thanks. John P.

[@carollamb9345]

if I had my life over again, this is an area I would have liked to pursue. However, I would be more vocal in my conversational interaction with people whether male of female. I, at 65, have learnt to ask questions, to learn about the people I work with making for a more enjoyable experience for both parties, them and me. Had I had more confidence when I was 16 my career would have taken a different path. Parents play a crucial role in their children's development in both social and scholastic. My father particularly did not help me here, hence I had to learn confidence years after I had left education.

[@97JoMiller]

I bet those guys were loving helping her

[@christopheralan4845]

Awesome footage!

[@ArizonaAirspace]

The guy that gave her a familiarization flight is one lucky guy. He missed his chance if he didn’t get our permission to stay in touch with her.

[@DiamondPaintWithDiamondDave]

The pilot was a female as well

[@michaelmichaelagnew8503]

I've never heard a sortie so quiet in the cockpit. I'm wondering if they forgot to run the audio through the camera at least communication wise.

[@SlipKnot7866]

Imagine being on a fly along nd a scramble order comes and because you're already in the air and have weapons on board you get to go on an intercept as a bonus