LTJG Madeline Swegle Jjust Became The US Navy's First Black Female Fighter Pilot

LTJG Madeline Swegle, the first Black female tactical fighter pilot U.S. Navy photo by Anne Owens

Business Insider: This aviator just became the US Navy's first Black female fighter pilot

* The US Navy has graduated its first Black female fighter pilot, Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle, the service said.
* "Very proud of LTJG Swegle," the Vice Chief of Information Rear Adm. Paula Dunn wrote. "Go forth and kick butt."
* Swegle completed the final flight of the Tactical Air (Strike) training program a few days ago and is set to receive her wings of gold later this month.

The US Navy's first Black female fighter pilot has earned her wings, the service said.

The Chief of Naval Air Training celebrated the officer for her achievement on Twitter, writing: "BZ to Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle on completing the Tactical Air (Strike) aviator syllabus. Swegle is the @USNavy's first known Black female TACAIR pilot and will receive her Wings of Gold later this month. HOOYAH!"

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WNU Editor: Becoming a US Navy fighter pilot is no easy feat. Congratulations to LTJG Madeline Swegle.

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