Amarillo native will support Super Bowl flyover
MILLINGTON, Tenn. – During the 2023 Super Bowl National Anthem performance, three Navy tactical squadrons will conduct a unified flyover to commemorate 50 years of women flying in the U.S. Navy. Petty Officer 2nd Class Rhiannon Sellinger, a native of Amarillo, is one of the sailors maintaining the aircraft for Electronic Attack Squadron 129.
The flyover formation includes two F/A-18F Super Hornets from “Flying Eagles” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, a F-35C Lightning II from "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, and a EA-18G Growler from “Vikings” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129.
Growing up in Amarillo, Sellinger attended Highland Park High School and graduated in 2015. Skills and values similar to those found in Amarillo are important to succeed in the military.
“I grew up in a large family that values connection and quality time,” said Sellinger. “This provided me the tools to build genuine friendships with people from around the world that I met because of the Navy.”
Sellinger joined the Navy seven years ago. Today, Sellinger serves as an aviation electricians’ mate.
“I joined the Navy to experience new things and because I wanted to serve my country,” said Sellinger.
According to Navy officials, naval aviation is the best in the world because of its ability to harness the entire ocean as a runway.
As Sellinger continues to train and perform missions, there’s a great deal of pride serving in the United States Navy.
“I joined the Navy right out of high school, and I believe it has taught me how to stay motivated and show good work ethic in everything that I do,” added Sellinger.
For additional content, please visit the Navy’s Super Bowl LVII feature page - https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/superbowllvii.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo native will support Super Bowl flyover by U.S. Navy
