Media on hand for first time in almost 20 years as fallen service member returns . Air Force Staff Sgt . As the transfer case was secured , the carry team saluted , the doors of the truck were slowly closed and then driven under police escort to the base mortuary . The Pentagon is expected to announce the results of its investigation into a deadly crash involving an F-22 Raptor fighter jet at 9 a.m. ET Friday. Defense Secretary Robert Gates lifted ban on media coverage , but with conditions . Some say ban was censorship ; others say it showed respect for the fallen .
Media on hand for first time in almost 20 years as fallen service member returns . Air Force Staff Sgt . The Pentagon is expected to announce the results of its investigation into a deadly crash involving an F-22 Raptor fighter jet at 9 a.m. ET Friday. Defense Secretary Robert Gates lifted ban on media coverage , but with conditions . Some say ban was censorship ; others say it showed respect for the fallen .