Sunday, February 02, 2025

Black Hawk Crew Member Identified from Plane Crash

The Army released the name of the third crew member of the Black Hawk helicopter that slammed into an American Airlines-affiliated flight above the Potomac River this week, killing 67 people. Captain Rebecca Lobach was 28 years old and a native of Durham, N.C. She was a distinguished military graduate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and commissioned in 2019 as an active-duty aviation officer.

Posted by Corky at 08:31 PM | 18 COMMENTS | permalink

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"The Black Hawk crash ushered in a wave of disinformation from social media focusing on diversity, inclusion and equity, or DEI. The Trump administration, including Hegseth, has pledged to wipe out diversity efforts across the government.

There were claims the female pilot was a transgender pilot from the Virginia National Guard named Jo Ellis. Ellis has posted a "proof of life" video on Facebook, denouncing the rumors and offering condolences to those killed in the crash.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., herself a decorated former Black Hawk pilot, told NPR she understood why the family initially declined to make their loved one's name public.

"We should be respecting the family's wishes at a time when they have suffered an unbelievable loss," Duckworth said.

"I think it is a perfectly legitimate request the family would make. And I'm glad that the Army is honoring that request."

#1 | Posted by Corky at 2025-02-01 06:39 PM

Sounds like the have the CVR record from the CRJ out now too. Parts, at least.

#2 | Posted by REDIAL at 2025-02-01 06:51 PM

'Earned her place': Friends grieve Rebecca Lobach, US Army pilot killed in DC crash'

Lobach, a 28-year-old aviation officer assigned to the 12th Aviation Battalion, was the only female pilot on the flight. In an unusual move, the Army granted her family's request to hold her name before it was released on Saturday evening.

It came after President Donald Trump, with little explanation, pointed the finger at DEI, or diversity, equity, and inclusion, practices as a factor behind the crash.

"Not only did she deserve what she achieved, but she was overqualified most of the time for what she was able to accomplish," said Capt. Bilal Kordab, who recruited Lobach to the North Carolina National Guard.

"Nothing was just handed to her."

more on her background

www.yahoo.com

#3 | Posted by Corky at 2025-02-01 07:15 PM

---- Donald Trump

#4 | Posted by hamburglar at 2025-02-01 07:20 PM

'Captain Sully 'Disgusted' by Trump's Remarks on DC Plane Crash'

""I don't want to draw you into politics but if you have a reaction to what the president said today about this, please share it with us," host Lawrence O'Donnell said.

Sullenberger replied: "Not surprised. Disgusted."

www.newsweek.com

#5 | Posted by Corky at 2025-02-01 08:08 PM

Well Corky, she's certainly earned her place in History.

#6 | Posted by Bluewaffles at 2025-02-02 09:48 AM

Don't worry, BW... she'll never be the F-up you are.

#7 | Posted by Corky at 2025-02-02 09:14 PM

Trump's AVIATION Chief PANICS As Embarrassing Video LEAKS

www.youtube.com

actual video is about 4:30 in

#8 | Posted by Corky at 2025-02-02 09:21 PM

The question remains- why did she do it?

#9 | Posted by bootyhunter at 2025-02-02 09:31 PM

Well Corky, she's certainly earned her place in History.

Who? Ashli Babbitt?

I'm not sure anyone will be talking about this crash in a month from now. Let alone ever in history.

The question remains- why did she do it?

I'll give you the answer you're looking for, "DEI Hire".

Now, run along and play in Trump's diaper.

#10 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-02-02 09:40 PM

There seems to be an inherent, almost self-imposed, contradiction with Pres Trump's DEI ramblings.


He seems to assert that White males are inherently better at doing a task than non-whites, or females. So the latter should not even be considered for the task at hand.

Is Pres Trump, by placing such an emphasis upon DEI, merely admitting that White males are not up to the tasks at hand?

Stated differently ...

Is that not just a DEI for White males?



#11 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-02-02 09:58 PM


He seems to assert that White males are inherently better at doing a task than non-whites, or females. So the latter should not even be considered for the task at hand.

No thats not the assertion.

Why are American's so poor at logic?

Try again.

#12 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-02-02 10:02 PM

Sounds like the have the CVR record from the CRJ out now too. Parts, at least.

Watching simulations, I doubt they even saw the Helo.

#13 | Posted by oneironaut at 2025-02-02 10:03 PM

@#10 ... I'm not sure anyone will be talking about this crash in a month from now. Let alone ever in history. ...

Sadly, that may be the case.


#14 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-02-02 10:13 PM

He seems to assert that White males are inherently better at doing a task than non-whites, or females.

These are the basic tenets of White Supremacy.

Trump and Musk both come from White Supremacist roots.

I'd wager most members of Trump's Cabinet do.

#15 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-02-02 10:25 PM

@#15 ... Trump and Musk both come from White Supremacist roots. ...

That does seem to be the case.

But, I have to ask, if that is the case, why don't they just admit that, and then move on to implementing their agendas?


#16 | Posted by LampLighter at 2025-02-02 10:32 PM

why don't they just admit

Because people like BullBringer and BlueWaffles need plausible deniability.

#17 | Posted by ClownShack at 2025-02-02 11:01 PM

Because people like BullBringer and BlueWaffles need plausible deniability.

Posted by ClownShack at 2025-02-02 11:01 PM | Reply

Because they don't want to admit that this country is racist. That racism is an American value sadly.

#18 | Posted by LauraMohr at 2025-02-02 11:21 PM

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