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lordsummerisle

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Sat Feb 2, 2019, 11:10 PM Feb 2019

Navy Capt. Rosemary Bryant Mariner, the service's first female jet pilot

The Navy conducted its first-ever, all-female flyover on Saturday to honor the the life and legacy of retired Navy Capt. Rosemary Bryant Mariner, the service's first female jet pilot.

Rosemary passed away at the age of 65 on Jan. 24 following a five-year battle with ovarian cancer. The Navy's tribute, referred to as the "missing man formation," took place during her funeral service in Maynardville, Tennessee.

https://www.yahoo.com/gma/navy-honor-1st-female-aviator-historic-female-flyover-092503966--abc-news-topstories.html

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Navy Capt. Rosemary Bryant Mariner, the service's first female jet pilot (Original Post) lordsummerisle Feb 2019 OP
Clear skies and calm air, Captain. A HERETIC I AM Feb 2019 #1
Prior to seeing this OP I posted this story to FB. Nice to see it here as well. NT Persondem Feb 2019 #2
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