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I understand some people have associated me with the crash in D.C., and that is false,
Jo Ellis, a Black Hawk pilot with the Virginia Army National Guard, said in the Facebook video The treatment ran its course. She was ready to go home, and we were contracted to bring her back home to Mexico,
Chris’ kindness and compassion extended to everyone, whether you were a family member, friend, or one of the many strangers he connected with during his outdoor adventures,
his family said in a statement The military is withholding the name of the female helicopter pilot. This is totally unacceptable. The helicopter was involved in, and may have actually caused, one of the worst airline disasters in American history. We have a right to know the names."
Conservative commentator Matt Walsh on X on Friday Their experience and dedication made our unit better, every day. As we mourn this tragic loss, our top priority is supporting their families, friends, and fellow Soldiers. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the families and friends of American Eagle Flight 5342,
At the request of the family, the name of the third Soldier will not be released at this time."
Each of our fallen Soldiers were exceptional leaders and teammates. Their legacy and honorable service to our Nation will forever remain."
Erika A. Holownia, commander of the 12th Aviation Battalion, said in the release on Friday Why do you think the White House is withholding the name of the Blackhawk pilot?"
Conservative country singer John Rich said on X It would just be a bright mass of light, and it would be very distracting, and it would be very dangerous to fly in that with the night-vision goggles in that area,
They have to be familiar with all the routes around the capital,
There’s a lot of experts out there, but until we get the data from the black boxes, that’s the only truth, and we won’t know that for a little bit,
said Jonathan Koziol, a senior Army aviation adviser who’s helping with the investigation There are appropriate times to take risk, and there are inappropriate times to take risk,
Flying aircraft, it’s not like riding a bicycle,
said Loranger, who has represented family members of service members killed in military aircraft crashes That mission requires helicopters to fly that route,
She's very concerned. She's been texting me the whole time,
I'm flying out, it's pretty tragic,
Abhi, a 25-year-old flier, told The U.S. Sun I was so proud when Sam became a pilot. Now it hurts so bad I can’t even cry myself to sleep,
This is our rink. I’ve been skating here since I was 3. I’m just trying not to cry.”
The emotional teen, who fought back tears, told The U.S. Sun Six days was the longest we had ever been apart, and it was, it was hard,
We are a tight-knit community, and we are all connected to each other,
