[Coop]

That's what I was wondering. But that would require time, and it seems that even the base's public affairs was completely caught off guard with this accident. I'd expect them to have a statement out while a bird was still dumping fuel.

[SE Mom]

What's amazing is that it didn't explode.

[A.A. Cunningham]

Crash occurred at ~6:45 EDT. I doubt an AF PAO would have anybody in the office at that hour. It would be highly unusual that a statement would be issued while the plane was returning.

Problem with #2 shortly after takeoff, emergency declared, attempted to return to Dover, crashed on approach.