Kara Hultgreen

1965–1994 (age 29)

Naval aviator

Biography

Kara Hultgreen broke barriers as one of the first female naval aviators, earning her wings through sheer determination and demonstrating extraordinary courage in a demanding profession. Her perseverance inspired many women to pursue careers in aviation and the military.

Though her life was tragically cut short, her legacy endures in the progress she symbolized and the opportunities she helped open for those who followed.

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