The Sacramento naval aviator and crew member killed when their jet crashed near Mount Rainier in Washington state during training were remembered this week as trailblazers.

The U.S. Navy has identified two female aviators, who were killed when their EA-18G Growler crashed last week during a training mission east of Mount Rainier in Washington state.

It is with a heavy heart that we share the loss of two beloved Zappers,” said Cmdr. Timothy Warburton, commanding officer of Electronic Attack Squadron 130.