The U.S. Navy has confirmed the identities of two female aviators, Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay “Miley” Evans and Lt. Serena “Dug” Wileman, who tragically lost their lives in an EA-18G Growler crash near Mount Rainier in Washington. Both pilots had recently returned from a deployment in the Middle East, where they participated in numerous combat missions. Recovery efforts have shifted from rescue to the recovery of their remains as teams reach the remote crash site. Governor Inslee has approved National Guard support for the recovery operations. The Navy continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident while honoring the service and sacrifice of these pioneering aviators.