Mari-Rae Sopper

1966–2001 (age 35)

U.S. military veteran

Biography

Mari-Rae Sopper (1966–2001) was a U.S. military veteran and Army aviator whose courage and skill lifted the aspirations of many who followed in her footsteps. She forged a path for women in military aviation and represented the best of her community in every assignment.

Her legacy of bravery, professionalism, and friendship remains vivid to those who served beside her, with her final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery serving as a poignant reminder of a life lived in service.

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