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Madeline Swegle | |
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| Born | Madeline Manhertz |
| Occupation | Naval Aviator |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch | U.S. Navy |
| Rank | LTJG |
| Alma mater | US Naval Academy |
Madeline Swegle (formerly Madeline Manhertz) is a United States Naval Aviator. She is the U.S. Navy's first black female tactical jet pilot. [1]
Swegle is currently a Lieutenant junior grade in the U.S. Navy. She is from Burke, Virginia. [2]
She is a 2013 graduate of Lake Braddock Secondary School [3] and a 2017 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. [4] She participated in track and field throughout her time in high school and college. [3]
She reported to VT-21 in Kingsville, Texas to complete the Tactical Air Strike pilot training syllabus, which she completed on July 7, 2020, making her the first black female tactical jet pilot in the U.S. Navy. [1]
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