The U.S. Navy has confirmed the deaths of two aviators following the crash of their EA-18G Growler jet during a routine training flight east of Mount Rainier, Washington, on October 15. Search efforts initially focused on locating the crew, deploying a U.S. Navy MH-60S helicopter and Army Special Forces trained in mountaineering to reach the wreckage, which was found at approximately 6,000 feet in a remote area. The Navy has transitioned from search and rescue to recovery operations, with the cause of the crash under investigation. The names of the deceased will be released only after notifying their next of kin, as per Navy policy. Cmdr. Timothy Warburton expressed condolences and emphasized the priority of supporting the families of the fallen. The Electronic Attack Squadron 130, referred to as the 'Zappers,' had recently returned from deployment aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.