Col. Olga Custodio, the Air Force’s first Hispanic female pilot. “I don’t understand why eliminating history is going to make a difference,” said Custodio, 72, of San Antonio.

Remains of some crew members were recovered by elite Navy divers after a remarkable investigation by family members.

Veterans Memorial Overpass and the Veterans Memorial Plaza were built in 2005. They are named in honor of all veterans — the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard, said Priscilla S.