Amelia Umayam

Commander Amelia Umayam is a spokeswoman for Naval Air Forces, US Pacific Fleet. She recently provided official statements regarding a mid-air collision involving two US Navy E/A-18G Growler jets during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show near Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The incident occurred on a Sunday, and according to Umayam's statements, all four crew members aboard the two aircraft ejected safely. The jets were part of the Electronic Attack Squadron 129, based in Whidbey Island, Washington. Umayam's role in confirming these details makes her a point of contact for information about the event and its immediate aftermath, highlighting her current relevance in communicating official Navy responses to aviation incidents.