"More than just names and ranks, they were role models, trailblazers, and women whose influence touched countless people on the flight deck and well beyond," Navy officials at NAS Whidbey Island remembered in a statement.
"Wileman made everyone smile. She would brighten up any room and was known for her genuine care and compassion for those around her," Navy officials said in the statement. "She always brought a sense of calm, in the good times and bad, whether it was through a joke, a game of cribbage, or a g..."
President Joe Biden and wife, Jill Biden, mourned the aviators' loss, stating, "They were among our nation's finest. We pray for their families, loved ones and squadron-mates, and we will always honor their service and sacrifice."
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