A historic milestone: U.S. Navy's first Black female tactical air pilot earns 'Wings of Gold'

“Lt. j.g. Madeline G. Swegle received her "Wings of Gold" weeks after completing tactical strike training on July and becoming the first Black female strike pilot. 

The U.S. Navy's first Black female tactical aircraft pilot, Lt. j.g. Madeline G. Swegle, received her "Wings of Gold" on Friday, marking a historic milestone for naval aviation.

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Swegle was named a naval aviator and awarded her gold naval aviator wings alongside 25 classmates during a small ceremony at Naval Air Station Kingsville in Texas, according to  the Navy. Commanding Officer Cmdr. Matthew Maher presented "Wings of Gold" to each of his graduates during the ceremony. 

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