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Anonymous wrote:DoD put out this video update

https://x.com/deptofdefense/status/1884968646092464600?s=46&t=7TS5Qb-mgjuhIJBJuAIUIA&mx=2

Why is this a55hat starting with an update on Guantanamo Bay? Read the room, chud.

We are screwed with this guy leading DOD. Wow.

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Anonymous wrote:The media is certainly not publicizing the "VIP flight" aspect.

Who was dropped off at Langley and why was this flight necessary in the first place?

Ehh, prob not a primary issue or an issue here. If they needed to get the BH back, it was probably offered up and then continued back to original FB base.

It’s a major issue because this is clearly a dangerous intersection and increasing traffic through it increases the risk of an accident. They should only be doing training flights through this corridor after DCA closes for the night, not during the busiest hour. Seems very likely they were there at this time because someone wanted to get home and so called a “protective detail” flight.

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Anonymous wrote:Crew names are getting out, but not yet publicly available.

Some poor woman whose son was crew found out via Reddit. I can’t even imagine.

The official means to account for family members is by calling the American Airlines family support line. People are going to find leaked information on Reddit that is true and that is false. It’s human nature to want to find out information as soon as you can, but if you’re on those sites you’re taking that risk of finding out in an inappropriate manner

Informations flies all over the place but the skating subreddit was remarkably on top of who was on this plane even when other news outlets were reporting misinformation.

Yes, which is why I find the comments “I can’t believe they found out that way “a little ridiculous. They were looking for answers and got it, tragically.

Anonymous wrote:Military helicopter activity out here in the suburbs increased since the election, and much more since inauguration.

This is 100 percent true. Definitely noticeable, and definitely not normal.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Crew names are getting out, but not yet publicly available.

Some poor woman whose son was crew found out via Reddit. I can’t even imagine.

The official means to account for family members is by calling the American Airlines family support line. People are going to find leaked information on Reddit that is true and that is false. It’s human nature to want to find out information as soon as you can, but if you’re on those sites you’re taking that risk of finding out in an inappropriate manner

Informations flies all over the place but the skating subreddit was remarkably on top of who was on this plane even when other news outlets were reporting misinformation.

Military helicopter activity out here in the suburbs increased since the election, and much more since inauguration.

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Anonymous wrote:DoD put out this video update

https://x.com/deptofdefense/status/1884968646092464600?s=46&t=7TS5Qb-mgjuhIJBJuAIUIA&mx=2

So he leads with illegal immigrants and end with God Bless?! I have to go bury myself in a hole with this unbelievable leadership.

Eh, I’m atheist and I don’t mind a God Bless thrown in there. It’s fine. Your God, or anyone else’s God can bless me if you want.

But I’m not sure why Guantanamo Bay was included in this release. It should have been ( and mostly was) specific to the crash. Talk about Guantanamo Bay in a separate release

Not just included - the FIRST thing he talks about, and the crash update is included as a side not on the video title. It’s clear he is abdicating any responsibility he has, predictably.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DoD put out this video update

https://x.com/deptofdefense/status/1884968646092464600?s=46&t=7TS5Qb-mgjuhIJBJuAIUIA&mx=2

It's incredible how quickly this administration gets information out by leveraging social media. It's completely different from the slow-moving bureaucracy of the previous administration; they would wait a week for a press conference on antiquated TV.

Sorry, but this is the wrong time to spew sock-puppeting propaganda crap. Keep in mind there ARE people in the DC area who are getting bad news right now.

And as for communicating, you are aware that not all Americans are glued to "X" right? In fact, most Americans still turn to official websites and national news outlets for information. As far as "fast" - it used to be that DoD had a requirement to get basic information out (via press release) an hour after a known Class A mishap.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DoD put out this video update

https://x.com/deptofdefense/status/1884968646092464600?s=46&t=7TS5Qb-mgjuhIJBJuAIUIA&mx=2

So he leads with illegal immigrants and end with God Bless?! I have to go bury myself in a hole with this unbelievable leadership.

Eh, I’m atheist and I don’t mind a God Bless thrown in there. It’s fine. Your God, or anyone else’s God can bless me if you want.

But I’m not sure why Guantanamo Bay was included in this release. It should have been ( and mostly was) specific to the crash. Talk about Guantanamo Bay in a separate release

Because they want to use the attention of this tragedy to promote their other, more important policy objective, aka "never waste a tragedy"

It's ghoulish.

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Anonymous wrote:OK, it's been 12 hours since the crash.

Not one word, not one peep out of DoD.

Where the hell is Hegseth, or at a minimum, his "crackerjack" experienced spokesman John Ullyot?

Ullyot had no problem getting the word out that they were stripping Milley of clearances just a few hours earlier.

Be he's mum on this???

This is wrong. Both hegseth and trump issued statements before 11:00 last night. Not fans of either but this is incorrect.

This is Hegseth’s inspired statement: “DoD actively monitoring. Poised to assist if needed. Prayers for all involved.”

Trump said something about God, since he’s a good Christian.

So, technically you are correct.

Yeah, those are not "statements" -- tweets don't count. WTH?

This is horrible, and I feel so badly for the families and loved ones.

Real question -- is DCA simply unsafe to fly in and out of? Too much traffic over the Potomac to be safe? Was this inevitable? I just checked the upcoming flights I have and they are out of Dulles and I'm tempted to not fly out of DCA again, even though I usually have.

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Anonymous wrote:Figure skating subreddit is full of grief. Some of the kids who died posted on there regularly, like a kid named Spencer Lane.

I’ve been reading there is it seriously gut wrenching. This isn’t the first time promising skaters have been wiped out by a plane crash either.

I looked at Spencer Lane’s insta. He was very talented.

His insta stories show him in the plane. So awful. I am so sad for all involved and the people they’ve left behind.

Anonymous wrote:People were posting radar tracker on X last night. The coptrr was zig zagging around on its training flight.
Another AA flight landing after the one that crashed immediately peels off west and presumably heads for Dulles.
I don't think military helicopters are under airport tower control.

LOL. They one hundred percent are under ATC. I mean you really thought they are just up there flying thru national airspace without ATC?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DoD put out this video update

https://x.com/deptofdefense/status/1884968646092464600?s=46&t=7TS5Qb-mgjuhIJBJuAIUIA&mx=2

So he leads with illegal immigrants and end with God Bless?! I have to go bury myself in a hole with this unbelievable leadership.

Eh, I’m atheist and I don’t mind a God Bless thrown in there. It’s fine. Your God, or anyone else’s God can bless me if you want.

But I’m not sure why Guantanamo Bay was included in this release. It should have been ( and mostly was) specific to the crash. Talk about Guantanamo Bay in a separate release

Anonymous wrote:Figure skating subreddit is full of grief. Some of the kids who died posted on there regularly, like a kid named Spencer Lane.

So much potential.

https://www.instagram.com/spencerskates26