U.S. Navy Graduates Its First African American Female Tactical Jet Pilot Madeline Swegle
The U.S. Navy has graduated its first African American female tactical jet pilot, Lt. J.g. Madeline Swegle. Speaking on the Navy’s first black female fighter pilot, Vice Chief of Information Rear Adm. Paula Dunn wrote, “Very proud of LTJG Swegle. Go forth and kick butt.”
Also, the Naval Air Training Command tweeted, “BZ to Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle on completing the Tactical Air (Strike) aviator syllabus.” BZ stands “Bravo Zulu,” meaning “well done.” Swegle will receive her Wings of Gold later this month in a ceremony being held on July 31.
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Swegle, a Virginia native, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2017 and is currently assigned to the Redhawks of Training Squadron 21, which is based out of Naval Air Station in Kingsville, Texas. Furthermore, the photos accompanying the tweets celebrating Swegle’s historic achievement, were taken after her final flight in the Tactical Air (Strike) program.
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