Sailor becomes first woman to complete Naval Special Warfare training

Published July 15, 2021 8:36pm ET



A sailor in the U.S. Navy made history this week by becoming the first woman to complete the service’s rigorous, monthslong training for prospective Naval Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen.

The sailor, whom the Navy has not identified by name, was among 17 others who graduated on Thursday to become crewmen, or an SWCC.

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