Tribute and Legacy
Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans and Lt. Serena N. Wileman, both 31 and from , were celebrated for their significant contributions to the , including an all-female Super Bowl flyover and combat missions in the .
U.S. Sen. praised Evans for her trailblazing career and service, highlighting the impact of both aviators on future generations of women in the Navy.
Incident Details and Recovery Efforts
The aviators died in an EA-18G Growler crash near during a training flight on October 15. The wreckage was found at 6,000 feet in a remote area, and recovery efforts are underway.
The Navy has transitioned from search and rescue to recovery operations, with support from the Washington state National Guard for security. The cause of the crash is under investigation.