Heidi Fleming was the first female CO of VXS-1 and first female base CO for NAS Patuxent River. Her love of aviation began as a child, and she chose the Navy because at the time, Marine Corps aviation was not available for women. She is truly an inspiration! Look for her and other amazing women in the exhibit "Women in Aviation: Exploring Their Diverse Contributions to NAS Patuxent River and Beyond" opening later this year. | Patuxent River Naval Air Museum