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    50 YEARS OF WOMEN FLYING IN THE NAVY

    50 Years of Women Flying in the Navy

    50 Years of Women Flying in the Navy    

    2023 marks a significant milestone in U.S. Navy history and in Naval Aviation: 50 years of women flying in the Navy. In 1973, the first eight women began flight school in Pensacola, Fla., and one year later six of those eight women, titled "The First Six," earned their Wings of Gold.

    Today, our women aviators project power from the sea in every type, model, and series aircraft. They fly and fight in all strike missions, hunt submarines, protect the integrity of our nuclear triad, supply... read more

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    Women in Naval Aviation: Lt. Nidia Ortizmadrigal

    Women in Naval Aviation: Lt. Nidia...
    07.03.23 | Mikel Lauren Proulx | NASC
    Born in Nicaragua, Lt. Nidia Ortizmadrigal came to the United States, joined the Navy and gained her citizenship. She talks about her career, the...
    50 Years of Women Flying in the Navy

    50 Years of Women Flying in the Navy
    06.30.23 | Austin Rooney | DMA-NP
    This short promotional video celebrates the 50 year anniversary of women in Naval Aviation. (U.S. Navy video by Austin Rooney/released)
    Woment in Naval Aviation: Cmdr. Shannon Hoover

    Woment in Naval Aviation: Cmdr. Shannon...
    06.19.23 | Steven Kays | NASC
    “I'm still a work in progress 25 years later,” says Cmdr. Shannon Hoover, PMA-290 Special Mission Aircraft integrated product team lead. As...
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    The U.S. Navy performed an all-woman flyover during Super Bowl LVII

    The U.S. Navy performed an all-woman...
    02.13.23 | PO1 Robert Baldock | CNAF
    GLENDALE, Arizona (Feb. 12, 2023) – The U.S. Navy’s all-woman flyover team flies overhead at State Farm Stadium during Super Bowl LVII in...
    The U.S. Navy performed an all-woman flyover during Super Bowl LVII

    The U.S. Navy performed an all-woman...
    02.12.23 | PO1 Aron Montano | CNAF
    230212-N-VD554-1027 GLENDALE, Arizona (Feb. 12, 2023) – U.S. Navy Capt. (Retired) Joellen Oslund, one of “The First Six” woman Naval...
    The U.S. Navy performed an all-woman flyover during Super Bowl LVII

    The U.S. Navy performed an all-woman...
    02.12.23 | PO1 Aron Montano | CNAF
    230212-N-VD554-1039 GLENDALE, Arizona (Feb. 12, 2023) – U.S. Navy Capt. (Retired) Joellen Oslund, one of “The First Six” woman Naval...
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    Celebrating 50 years of women in Naval Aviation: A remarkable journey of courage and equality

    Celebrating 50 years of women in Naval...
    10.03.23 | LTJG Kellie Kolnes | CNATRA
    2023 marks a significant milestone in the history of Naval Aviation, as the Navy approaches the end of the 50th anniversary year of women joining...
    Navy Aircraft to Fly Over Super Bowl LVII

    Navy Aircraft to Fly Over Super Bowl LVII
    01.26.23 | ENS Bryan Blair | CNAF
    SAN DIEGO – Three U.S. Navy tactical aircraft squadrons will conduct an integrated flyover at the conclusion of the National Anthem during Super...