An American Eagle airplane leaves the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, as search and rescue groups function close by, in the results of the accident of American Eagle trip 5342 and a Black Hawk helicopter that collapsed right into the Potomac River, in Arlington, Virginia, UNITED STATE,Jan 31, 2025.
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The identifications of all 3 soldiers that got on board a Black Hawk helicopter when it hit an American Eagle guest jet near Washington, D.C., on Wednesday have actually been launched.
The 3 solution participants in addition to all 64 individuals onboard the jet are assumed dead adhering to the low-altitude accident over the Potomac River prior to 9 p.m. that night.
The UNITED STATE Army launched the identifications of the 3 bear up board the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk armed forces helicopter, however stated it had actually not ended up recuperating remains and making favorable recognitions.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, is seen in this undated handout photo, after the UNITED STATE Army on Friday launched the names of 2 of the soldiers eliminated when the armed forces Black Hawk in which they were flying hit a traveler jet.
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Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves, 39, of Great Mills, Maryland, was recognized as a UH-60 pilot aboard. Eaves offered in the united state Navy prior to pertaining to the Army in 2017 as a pilot, according to an Army declaration on Friday.
He was well-decorated, getting honors that consisted of Army and Navy recommendation and accomplishment medals, some granted numerous times, according to the declaration.
Also aboard wasCapt Rebecca M. Lobach, of Durham, North Carolina, that was referred to as an air travel policeman in the Army from July 2019 up until last month, the Army stated Saturday.
Her family members stated in a declaration shared by the Army that she had greater than 450 hours of trip time as a licensed pilot-in-command.
Lobach was additionally a previous squad leader and business exec policeman in the 12th Aviation Battalion, Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, her family members stated.
She additionally offered to operate at the White House, it stated.
“Rebecca was honored to serve as a White House Military Social Aide, volunteering to support the President and First Lady in hosting countless White House events, including ceremonies awarding the Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom,” her family members stated.
Lobach was additionally a licensed Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Victim Advocate in the Army, the family members stated.
She intended an occupation change after the Army by participating in clinical institution to end up being a doctor, the family members stated.
“She was a daughter, sister, partner, and friend,” the family members stated. “She was a servant, a caregiver, an advocate. Most of all, she loved and was loved. Her life was short, but she made a difference in the lives of all who knew her. Our hearts break for the other families who have lost loved ones in this national tragedy and we mourn with them.”
Among her honors were the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon, the Army stated.
Staff Sergeant Ryan Austin O’Hara, 28, is seen in this undated handout photo, after the UNITED STATE Army on Friday launched the names of 2 of the soldiers eliminated when the armed forces Black Hawk in which they were flying hit a traveler jet.
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Staff Sgt. Ryan Austin O’Hara, 28, of Lilburn, Georgia was additionally aboard, the Army stated. He was referred to as a UH-60 helicopter auto mechanic that began his Army profession in 2014.
In a social media sites article, his relative defined O’Hara as a long-lasting soldier.
“He joined the military right out of high school and dedicated his life to his country ever since,” she stated. “Being highly involved in ROTC throughout high school, he knew what his passion was and he was dedicated to it.”
The Army stated O’Hara released to Afghanistan in 2017 and got an Afghanistan Campaign Medal, with a project celebrity, a NATO medal, and numerous Army recommendation medals, to name a few honors.
He is endured by his partner and 18-month-old boy.
