Pioneering Aviator Laid to Rest at ANC

On June 14, 2024, Capt. Judith Neuffer Bruner was laid to rest in Section 83 of Arlington National Cemetery. Neuffer was a pioneering aviator in the U.S. Navy when she became the first woman to fly solo in an aircraft and the first to become a P-3 pilot in the Navy. One of the first women to qualify as a naval aviator in 1973, Neuffer logged several thousands of hours piloting the P-3. She was the first woman P-3 aircraft commander and the first woman to pilot an aircraft through the eye of a hurricane. She retired from the Navy in 1998 after 28 years of service. She went on to serve at NASA under a variety of assignments. We honor her service. (U.S. Army video by Daryl Vaca)

[DebrielleBoggs]

I'm so proud to say that this wonderful lady is my Aunt Judy. I was honored to be in attendance at this wonderful ceremony. She was also honored by Goddard Space Center later that afternoon. Love and miss you, Aunt Judy.

[charlayned]

I'm the daughter of two Navy Veterans from the Korea War. Both my mom and my dad were very proud of their service to the country in the Navy. Mom passed in 2015 and dad is still going strong at 90. Our condolences to the family of Capt. Bruner from our family. Such a role model she was.

[justanavgguy]

Very stirring to see Captain Bruner’s final disposition handled as a total United States Navy affair. The P3 was the platform for my USN rating during my service in Vietnam. An impressive and worthy aircraft. Her devotion and performance to the P3 undoubtedly matched it. Rest In Peace, Captain Bruner.

[cpace]

Thank you for your Service! Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate. My Hero!

[wjmcnjn]

RIP Ma'am. Thank you for your service.

[trob]

Thank you for your Service, Captain Bruner, RIP!!

[lhsouthern]

I cry though every burial for a veteran but it is really heartbreaking at Arlington. The pageantry 😢

[paulmoeller]

Rest now Hero, and thank you for your service to our nation.

[meadows]

Thank you Captain, this veteran honors your service.

[opera]

Thank you. Love the Service, & the NAVY HONOR………

[richardgeorge]

As a 66 year old Navy veteran that brought tears to my eyes.

[skittlesandfriends]

A very impressive career, just think about all of the lives she touched and had an impact on in her career and life,
We honor her service to this country and we send thoughts of peace and comfort to her family.

[peatmozz]

Slowww Saluuute''' Madam Aviator...clear blue skies and wings of glory...

[rampart]

RIP Ma'am . Thank you for your service and sacrifice to our Country.

[stephenbrecht]

I had the opportunity to witness the burial of my uncle, a Marine veteran at Arlington, and that was impressive! I'm tearing up watching the video!

[intz]

Our military definitely knows how to honor those who serve. Thank you.

[Griffinand]

Thank you for your service! May you rest in peace!

[rickwilliamson]

So beautiful in it's simplicity and solemnity. That truly is hallowed ground.

[Borzoi]

Very glad to see honors rendered for this Naval Aviator. As a primary flight instructor in the Navy's training complex at Pensacola, I did not fly with this officer but I did fly with two of her contemporaries. We always treated these first women flight students as ordinary students. One I instructed was average; another was exceptional. RIP.

[berrywalton]

ANC is a spectacular place. Brings chills and goosebumps being on that haloed ground!! God Bless the families of the loved ones buried there