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February 2, 2025

Biden White House social aide revealed as third soldier killed in DC crash

The third soldier who died in a collision between a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet has been identified.

Captain Rebecca M. Lobach was 28 years old at the time of the accident over Washington, D.C.

It has also been revealed in a statement from her family that Lobach was a former “White House Military Social Aide” during President Joe Biden's administration.

Her family released a statement confirming her passing and discussing the long list of accomplishments their loved one had during her short time on earth.

“Rebecca was a warrior and would not hesitate to defend her country in battle. But she was as graceful as she was fierce: in addition to her duties as an Army aviator, 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,” the family’s statement read.

Family members also touched on the fact that they are completely “devastated by the loss of our beloved Rebecca.”

“She was a bright star in all our lives. She was kind, generous, brilliant, funny, ambitious and strong. No one dreamed bigger or worked hard to achieve her goals,” the statement also said.

Her family also noted that “Rebecca began her career in the United States Army as a distinguished military graduate in ROTC at the University of North Carolina, and was in the top 20% of cadets nationwide, and that “She achieved the rank of Captain, having twice served as a Platoon Leader and as a Company Executive Officer in the 12th Aviation Battalion, Davison Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.”

“With more than 450 hours of flight time, she earned certification as a pilot-in-command after extensive testing by the most senior and experienced pilots in her battalion,” the family went on.

Lobach’s family said that while “her life was short” she “made a difference in the lives of all who knew her.”

The U.S. Army has also provided a statement confirming the passing of Lobach.

“Our deepest condolences go out to her family, and all the families who are mourning the loss of their loved ones impacted by this devastating accident. We continue to work with the families of our fallen Soldiers and support the ongoing investigations,” the statement read.

At this point, the investigation into the crash is still ongoing and more information is expected to come.

We pray for peace and comfort for the family and loved ones of Lobach during this horrific time.

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