Sen. Crapo honors first female F-35B
U.S. Marine Captain Anneliese Satz was honored by Senator Crapo on December 30.
BOISE — U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, honored U.S. Marine Captain Anneliese Satz, Shoshone-Bannock tribal member, with a Congressional Record Statement to mark her accomplishments that includes being the first female F-35B jet pilot.
The statement was submitted on September 9, 2019 but she was recognized December 30, 2019 in Boise.
“I congratulate Satz of Boise on her many achievements including being the first woman to fly the F-35 fighter jet for the U.S. Marine Corps. Above all, I thank Captain Satz for her service to our nation,” Crapo said the text of the statement.
“In June, Captain Satz became the first female Marine to complete the F-35B Basic Course. Before she joined the Marine, she earned her commercial pilots license flying helicopters. I understand Captain Satz has been assigned to her first operational unit: the ‘Green Knights’ of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 in Iwakuni, Japan.”
Crapo continued in the statement, “My home state of Idaho is full of trailblazers. Among them are the women who are leaders, innovators and architects of a new reality where the ‘first woman to…’ is rightfully becoming a descriptor of the past. Captain Satz is a courageous Marine fighter jet pilot. She is also a groundbreaker who worked hard to complete her training and prepare for her service ahead.”
“Thank you Annaliese, for your service to our country and for your hard work and great leadership. Your preparation and diligence are commendable. You are showing young Americans, and adults alike, through your example of dedication and proficiency that high goals are achievable.”
Anneliese’s parents are Tzo Nah of Fort Hall and Greg Satz of Boise. Her grandparents are the late Ed and Olive Boyer.
