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USS Eisenhower - plane crash - missing pilot
My daughter is on the USS Eisenhower - I haven't received any communication from her since the plane crash. Does anyone know what is going on?
Thanks,
Suzanne
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Comment by Suzanne on April 1, 2010 at 9:34pm
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Thank you - I was so worried. God bless that family - my daughter was just out on a flight last week and ......I don't want to think about it.
I thought it was something like that Pat - thank you so much.....
a worried Mom.
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Comment by vfa143ombudsman on April 1, 2010 at 11:24pm
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Right now, the IKE's communication level is `River Cities'. There are usually four levels of `River City'. The most secure level means that are no email or phone calls, the most lax means phone calls and emails are open. Right now, no one from home is able to receive or send any e-mails nor are our sailors able to make any outgoing phone calls. The amount of time communications will be down is undetermined as of now. If you send a message/e-mail to the ship while communications are down, it will make it more difficult and slower for communications to resume once they are back up.
If there is an emergency and your sailor's command needs to be contacted, call your command ombudsman.
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Thanks for all the comments everyone - I can't find any information on this - if anyone does before me - please post....Thanks so much!
Suzanne
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FYI: Communications on board the IKE are up and running.
Please read the Following press release below, and keep the family of this
Aviator in your hearts. We would like to thank you for your patience and
understanding through this tough time.
Subject: US Navy Ends Search For Missing Aviator
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Commander, U.S. FIFTH Fleet
Combined Maritime Forces Office of Public Affairs PSC 901 Box 12 FPO, AE
09805-0001 www.cusnc.navy. mil
For Immediate Release
April 2, 2010
Release #031-10
US Navy Ends Search For Missing Aviator
From U.S. FIFTH Fleet Public Affairs
MANAMA, Bahrain - After an extensive search by military units, the Navy
suspended search and rescue efforts at 6 p.m. (Zulu +4) on April 2 for the
fourth crew member from the E-2C that crashed March 31. The missing pilot
has been declared deceased.
Lt. Steven Zilberman, 31, was born in Ukraine and considered Columbus, Ohio
his hometown. He served in the Navy for nearly eight years.
"This is a heart-wrenching loss for the Zilberman family and the Bluetail
family" said Cmdr. Joseph F. Finn, Carrier Airborne Early WarningSquadron
(VAW) 121's commanding officer. "It is our exceptional people that are the
strength of our community and our Navy. Steven was one such individual. He
bravely and willingly accepted the risks of an inherently dangerous job. He
was a fine aviator and we are better people for having him in our lives. I
extend my deepest sympathy to Steven's family and friends. He will not be
forgotten."
The E-2C Hawkeye from VAW 121, the Bluetails, stationed aboard USS Dwight D.
Eisenhower (CVN 69) impacted the water approximately five miles from the
ship.
Several ships and aircraft, including USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, USS Carney,
USNS Supply and other U.S. Central Command Navy and Air Force aircraft
searched more than 5,300 square miles for the missing aviator.
"Lt. Zilberman was an exceptional Naval Officer and pilot who embodied the
best of what America represents," said Capt. Roy Kelley, commander, Carrier
Air Wing (CVW) 7. "We are deeply saddened by this tremendous loss of a
fellow aviator and Shipmate. He will be truly missed, and our heart goes out
to the Zilberman family during this very difficult time. "
Three of the four crewmembers were recovered shortly after the crash and are
in good condition without significant injuries.
The E-2C was returning from conducting operations in support of Operation
Enduring Freedom (OEF) when the aircraft experienced mechanical malfunctions
and the crew performed a controlled bailout.
VAW 121 is homeported in Norfolk, Va. and is part CVW 7 assigned to the USS
Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG).
The cause of the accident is under investigation
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