[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 173 (Thursday, November 21, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H6159]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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HONORING AND REMEMBERING LT. CMDR. LYNDSAY EVANS AND LT. SERENA WILEMAN

  (Mr. LARSEN of Washington asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor and 
remember Lieutenant Commander Lyndsay Evans and Lieutenant Serena 
``Dug'' Wileman, two naval aviators who died during a routine training 
flight near Mount Rainier on October 15.
  Lieutenant Commander Evans and Lieutenant Wileman were exemplary 
leaders who deeply believed in their country, their mission, and their 
fellow naval aviators. Both natives of California, Lieutenant Commander 
Evans and Lieutenant Wileman proudly served their country with the 
Electronic Attack Squadron, or VAQ-130, also known as the Zappers, 
which is based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in my district.
  Both recently returned from a 9-month deployment at sea, 
distinguishing themselves in combat operations to defend U.S. and 
coalition forces and ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and 
the Middle East.
  In a tribute to Lieutenant Commander Evans and Lieutenant Wileman, 
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island wrote that beyond their names and 
ranks, they were role models, trailblazers, and women who influenced 
and touched countless people on the flight deck and well beyond.
  My sympathies are with the families of Lieutenant Commander Evans and 
Lieutenant Wileman. On behalf of my constituents, I thank them for 
their service and sacrifice.

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