Harvard ROTC Aviation Award Recipient 2016: 2nd Lt. Carolyn Pushaw (U.S. Marine Corps)

2nd Lt. Carolyn Pushaw became interested in naval aviation during a two-week cruise on the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in 2012. Flights on a T-6 trainer, an SH-60 helicopter, and a C-2 cargo aircraft during the summer of 2013 confirmed her desire to become a pilot. She aims to become a helicopter pilot. She met Joe in Reno in June and flew with him in one of his L-29s. She declared, "It was an absolutely incredible experience."

2nd Lt. Carolyn Pushaw ’16 and Joe Gano ’64 with one of Joe’s L-29 Vipers, June 2016