Kara Hultgreen

U.S. Navy fighter pilot and lieutenant

Kara Hultgreen - U.S. Navy fighter pilot and lieutenant
Born

1965
60 years ago

Died

October 25th, 1994
31 years ago — 29 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

United States

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Became the first female fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy. Graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1994. Completed flight training and earned a coveted slot in the Navy's elite fighter pilot program. Assigned to the F-14 Tomcat and flew missions aboard aircraft carriers. Tragically died in a training accident during a carrier landing. Her service and sacrifice contributed to the advancement of women in military aviation.

First female U.S. Navy fighter pilot

Graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy

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