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Evans, a Naval Flight Officer, had recently made history as part of the first all-female flyover at Super Bowl LVII in 2023, honoring five decades of women in naval aviation. Wileman, a Naval Aviator commissioned in 2018, joined the Zappers three years later and earned multiple awards, including the Navy Unit Commendation Medal and Combat Action Ribbon.
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the loss of two cherished Zappers,” said Cmdr. Timothy Warburton, the squadron’s commanding officer. “Our priority is supporting their families, our sailors, and the Growler community.”
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