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OWENSBORO, Ky. (OSV News) — At age 33, Hasina Omari has survived familial disapproval of her career choices (becoming Afghanistan‘s first female fighter pilot), nearly 370 flight hours of night and weekend missions, and expecting a baby while escaping the Taliban’s takeover of her home country.
Today she is happy to live with her family in Owensboro, where they have been assisted by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Owensboro while resettling in the United States, safely out of danger.
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Today she is happy to live with her family in Owensboro, where they have been assisted by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Owensboro while resettling in the United States, safely out of danger.
A dream takes flight
Ever since she was a child growing up in Afghanistan, Omari wanted to become a jet pilot. And throughout her childhood, her family and friends affirmed this idea.Continued below.
With Church's help, Afghan's first female fighter pilot and family settling into new life in U.S.
At age 33, Hasina Omari has survived familial disapproval of her career choices (becoming Afghanistan's first female fighter pilot), nearly 370 flight hours of night and weekend missions, and expecting a baby while escaping the Taliban's takeover of her home country.
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