Birdwatch Note Rating
2025-02-01 16:03:57 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 99953CCDCBF60AA7495CC4F6F96A8B25DC9965F911704478E367D9473E5B86B3
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Original Note:
While it's highly unusual, the military can withhold the name of a deceased pilot at the request of their family, especially in sensitive situations or if the family expresses a strong desire for privacy; HOWEVER, this is considered an EXTRAORDINARY step and is RARELY done. https://www.npr.org/2025/01/30/nx-s1-5281246/pentagon-jet-military-helicopter-collision https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14346439/dc-plane-crash-victims-helicopter-pilot-latest-updates.html https://www.wunc.org/2025-01-30/army-withholds-name-of-black-hawk-helicopter-crew-in-d-c-crash-2-others-identified
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