In 1957, 18-year-old Judy Hodgens left her small Pennsylvania town to join the Women in the Air Force (WAF) program, seeking adventure after her father’s death. She became part of the pioneering Liberty Bell Flight and was soon assigned to work as a radar operator, managing high-pressure tasks under the watch of senior officers. Judy cherished her service, which gave her a sense of purpose and resilience that shaped her life.
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