A U.S. Army captain, identified as Capt. Rebecca M. Lobach, was one of three soldiers who tragically lost their lives in a midair collision involving a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. The crash resulted in a total of 67 fatalities, including the jet's passengers and crew members.
Capt. Lobach, hailing from Durham, North Carolina, had a distinguished military career, serving as an Army aviation officer since July 2019. She was a graduate of the University of North Carolina and had received accolades for her exceptional performance, including an Army commendation medal and an achievement medal.
