Combat veteran Michelle \u201cMACE\u201d Curran led an impressive career as an F-16 fighter pilot during her 13 years in the United States Air Force. From 2019-2021, she flew as the only female pilot for the Air Force Thunderbirds and performed for millions across the country and internationally. Flying under the callsign \u201cMACE,\u201d she was the second woman ever to fly in the lead solo position for the Thunderbirds since the team\u2019s founding in 1953. Before joining the Thunderbirds, Curran completed high-impact combat missions across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, where the challenges were tough, but the rewards were greater. Always a thrill seeker at heart, she has a passion for pushing her limits and changing lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"