First female F-16 Viper Demo Team pilot lost her job just after two weeks

The 20th Fighter Wing commander has removed Capt. Zoe “SiS” Kotnik as the commander of the F-16 Viper Demo Team.


U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kathryn R.C. Reaves


Col. Derek O’Malley said he had lost confidence in her ability to lead the team. He has asked Kotnik’s predecessor Maj. John Waters to lead the team again.

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