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Suzelle Thomas is a fighter pilot who recently obtained her Wings of Gold. After obtaining her Wings of Gold, Navy Lt. j.g. Suzelle Thomas became the first woman in the service to go straight from flight school to flying the F-35C Lightning II.

While there are three women in the Navy who have converted from other aircraft to fly the F-35C, Thomas is the first to have an F-35C unit as her initial assignment, according to the Navy.

Prior to joining the navy, Thomas was a captain of her high school's lacrosse team as well as an All American. She went on to play at West Point before being assigned.

Suzelle is originally from Birmingham, Alabama and attended Episcopal high school.

After finishing flight training and before being assigned to their first unit, naval aviators receive their Wings of Gold. They signify hard-won acceptance into a close-knit community.

She attended Episcopal High school. She then went on to go to college at West Point.

Career-Fighter Pilot

Awards/Recognition-Wings of Gold