Lt. Suzelle Thomas first Navy F-35C pilot

One of 12 creations in NightCafe but still missing background F-35Cs and aircraft carrier hints. Rewritten narrative tribute.

MA in National Security Studies ‘19, is a 2018 graduate of the United States Naval Academy where she received a Bachelor of Science in political science. Thomas is the first woman in the Navy to directly select F-35C Lightning II postgraduate training after earning her Wings of Gold. Thomas was named to the Commodore’s List during primary flight training. She was also named VT-7 Student of the Quarter for spring 2021. She carrier qualified in the T-45C Goshawk jet trainer aircraft onboard aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). In November 2021, Thomas reported to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125, also known as the "Rough Raiders" in Lemoore, California. VFA 125 is a fleet replacement squadron flying the F35-C Lightning II.