One of the B-2 stealth bomber pilots who took part in the recent U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities was a woman, according to a Fox News report confirmed by national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin.
President Donald Trump acknowledged the pilot’s role during a White House briefing, calling her part of an “exceptional aircrew” responsible for executing Operation Midnight Hammer.
The mission targeted Iran’s nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan and was hailed by the administration as a major tactical success.
The pilot flew out of Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, where the B-2 bombers returned after completing the operation.
Her participation comes amid renewed focus on gender roles in the military following remarks by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who referred to the aircrew as “our boys in those bombers.”
That comment drew swift backlash from critics who saw it as dismissive of women’s contributions to combat missions.
Military officials clarified that women have long been part of elite flight crews and said the secretary’s statement did not reflect the department’s position.
The pilot’s inclusion in such a high-risk, high-profile mission has drawn praise from lawmakers and service members, who view it as another sign of growing gender integration in U.S. military operations.
As tensions continue in the Middle East, this detail offers a rare human look at the faces behind the mission—adding a layer of personal pride to a complex military operation.
Her role marks a powerful moment for representation in U.S. defense forces 
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One of the B-2 stealth bomber pilots who took part in the recent U.S. strikes…
