Girl Scouts Soar with Operation Wing Scout

In July, 26 Girl Scouts climbed aboard the USS Midway Museum for Operation Wing Scout (OWS) in partnership with Southwest Airlines. They learned from women in aviation careers about the science behind aviation technology, explored an aircraft carrier, and jumped into a flight simulator. Since Operation Wing Scout was launched in 2017, more than 300 Girl Scouts have participated. A recent attendee noted the impact of learning from female professionals: “When they shared their passion and excitement for their jobs, it inspired me. My favorite part was learning about all the different careers you can have [in aviation],” she continued. “You don’t just have to be pilot.” Thank you to our community partner organizations who enhance the Girl Scout experience in San Diego and Imperial counties!