The army identifies the third soldier involved in the helicopter crash. Article

At the request of coordination with the family, the army is releasing the name of the third soldier, who died on 29 January while performing a training mission near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Captain Rebecca M of Durham, Northern Carolina. Lobacs served as an aviation officer (15A) in the regular army from July 2019 to January 2025. They have no deployment. He was assigned to the 12th Aviation Battalion, Ft Belveer, Wa.

Our deep condolences go out for his family, and all families who are mourning the loss of their loved ones affected by this devastating accident. We continue to work with the families of our fallen soldiers and support the ongoing investigation.

The army is also issuing the following statements on behalf of Rebecca Lobac’s family.

Statement from Lobac Family:

We have been destroyed by the loss of our beloved Rebecca. He was a bright star in all our lives. She was kind, generous, luxurious, funny, ambitious and strong. Nobody had a big dream or worked hard to achieve his goals.

Rebecca started her career as a prestigious military graduate at ROTC at the University of North Carolina in the United States Army, and was in the top 20% cadets across the country. He secured the rank of Captain, served twice as a platoon leader and served as an executive officer of a company at the 12th Aviation Battalion, Davisson Army Airfield, Fort Belveer, Virginia. Over the time of 450 hours of the flight time, he earned certification in his battalion as a pilot-in-command after extensive testing by the most senior and experienced pilots in his battalion.

Rebecca was a warrior and would not hesitate to protect his country in the fight. But she was as beautiful as she was fierce: In addition to her duties as an army aviator, Rebecca was honored for working as a military social ally of the White House, who was the President and the first woman Was voluntarily to support, which was hosted by countless White House events, including ceremonies. Honor of medal and presidential medal of freedom.

Rebecca cared about the people, and she extends individuals to the same fearless defense he gave to this nation. She was proud of a certified sexual harassment/attack response and prevention (sharp) as a lawyer suffering and hoped to continue her education so that she could serve this country as a doctor when the army could serve this country. His time ended with. He once said, “My experiences with sharp have strengthened my resolve to serve others with mercy, understanding and resources required for treatment.”

Rebecca was many things. She was a daughter, sister, partner and friend. He was a servant, a careful, a lawyer. Most of all, she loved and loved. His life was small, but he distinguished in the lives of all those who knew him. Our hearts break up for other families who have lost loved ones in this national tragedy and we mourn them.

We request that you please respect our privacy as we mourn this disastrous loss.