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A Conversation with
Olga Custodio

Faith Agugu, founder of Silver Sirens, hosts a conversation with Lt Col Olga Custodio.



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About the Conversation

Faith Agugu, founder of Silver Sirens, hosts a conversation with Lt Col Olga Custodio.


Lt Custodio (Olga) served for 24 years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.


Along the way, she received an Aviation Safety Award for superior airmanship for her handling of an in-flight emergency. After transitioning to the U.S. Air Force Reserves, Olga became the first Latina commercial airline pilot and later upgraded to Captain, flying for American Airlines.


Today, Olga is retired with over 11,000 flight hours to her name. She works with several nonprofit organizations that advocate for inspiring and empowering students, especially those from underserved communities, to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace.

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