re: La Nat Guard soldiers among those killed in helicopter crash. *PRAYERS*

I flew Tuesday, not that mission, but I flew. The weather forecast were not accurate with what real time conditions were. We launch based off of forecast, I do not know what the forecast or the reported weather was at Eglin. I do know that we do have weather minimums, we will not launch without weather meeting certain criteria. Also, this time of year coastal conditions are very unpredictable.

The crash report will determine the cause of the accident. Like 99% of aviation accidents pilot error may be a contributing factor. But to bash these pilots is ridiculous, they have flown missions with the 160th SOAR in combat. We operate in an unforgiving environment, we can't have an oops and walk away with our normal flight profile. We live for what we do, we eat, sleep and breathe Army Aviation. This crew was our best, so I ask again please respect the friends, husbands and fathers that we lost on Tuesday. They are gone along with 7 other badass killers. Respect that we take these risks so yall don't have too.

TF Voodoo 1-244th AHB
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