Capt Ariel Knepper is currently a Flight Commander in the 356th Fighter Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. She is a combat-ready F-35A pilot, ready to deploy anywhere in the world. She executes missions in the daytime and at night. She earned her biology degree from San Diego State University before joining the U.S. Air Force in 2015. As of now, she has over 800 flying hours.