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Tue Jun 14, 2022, 01:43 PM Jun 2022

Air Force finds aircraft's crew 'acted appropriately' during Afghan evacuation despite human remains

found in wheel well

The Air Force has cleared the crew of C-17 aircraft for departing Afghanistan during the U.S.’s withdrawal from the country even though human remains were found on in the wheel well of plane.

In an emailed statement issued Monday, Air Force spokesperson Anne Stefanek said an internal investigation found that the crew “acted appropriately and exercised sound judgment” given the deteriorating security environment they were faced with before leaving Afghanistan.

“The aircrew’s airmanship and quick thinking ensured the safety of the crew and their aircraft,” she added. “After seeking appropriate care and services to help cope with any trauma from this unprecedented experience, the crew returned to flight status.”

The incident occurred as the Taliban rapidly took over Afghanistan in mid-August as the U.S. and allied forces were withdrawing troops from the country.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/air-force-finds-aircraft-s-crew-acted-appropriately-during-afghan-evacuation-despite-human-remains-found-in-wheel-well/ar-AAYsjyL
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