Sarah D'Souza Administrator Award F-18 Flight

Shivanjli Sharma, Air Traffic Management and Safety (ATMS) project manager, boards an F/A-18 aircraft at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, as part of an employee incentive flight on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The flight was piloted by Wayne “Ringo” Ringelberg and offered a firsthand look at the aircraft and flight operations that help advance NASA’s aeronautics research. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman established the ride‑along program to recognize and reward workforce members for their dedication to advancing the agency’s priorities. Credit: NASA