Forest Lake teen finds new heights in aviation career through National Guard
Aubrey Hansen grew up soaring on the stage. As a student at both Lakes International Language Academy and St. Paul Conservatory for the Arts, she had once found her home on the stage, pursuing her talents through competitive dancing with The Dance Factory in Forest Lake and with dance companies in the Twin Cities.
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Army Specialist Aubrey Hansen dangles from the rope of a Blackhawk helicopter in her job as a blackhawk crew chief.
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