Tributes arrived from across the service and from elected officials. U.S. Sen. Patty Murray called the pair pioneering leaders whose service advanced the presence of women in high-performance combat aviation. The broader Growler community and the Navy as a whole continue to process the loss while underscoring the inherent risks of military flight training and the lasting contributions of those who accept them.
The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing. In the meantime, the Navy has emphasized its priority of caring for the families of Lt. Cmdr. Evans and Lt. Wileman and of preserving the memory of two officers who embodied professionalism, courage, and the steady expansion of opportunity in naval aviation.
