Kara Hultgreen
U.S. Navy fighter pilot and lieutenant
Born
1965
61 years ago
Died
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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