Recovery operations are ongoing following a tragic crash involving a U.S. Navy Growler jet near Mount Rainier, which has claimed the lives of two aviators. The incident occurred during a training exercise, and the wreckage of the aircraft has been located in a remote mountain area. The U.S. Navy has confirmed the death of the two crew members aboard the jet, with recovery teams, including Special Forces trained in mountaineering, actively working to retrieve the bodies. Washington Governor Inslee has authorized National Guard support for these recovery efforts. While the identities of the deceased aviators have not been disclosed, this incident has prompted further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.