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Written by Aaron Sorkin (teleplay) and Kevin Falls & Laura Glasser (story). Director: Directed by Christopher Misiano.

Donna Moss pushes for the administration to take a stand on a specific policy issue, highlighting her growing influence and individual voice. The_West_Wing_4x19_Il_volo_dell_angelo_DvdMUx_A...

The episode's title refers to the "Angel Flight" of a transport plane carrying the remains of 22 U.S. servicemen killed in a helicopter crash in the Philippines. While President Bartlet prepares to honor the fallen soldiers at Andrews Air Force Base, the administration faces several internal and external challenges: Written by Aaron Sorkin (teleplay) and Kevin Falls

Much of the episode focuses on the solemnity of military service and the President's personal duty to those who serve. The episode's title refers to the "Angel Flight"

C.J. Cregg grapples with the ethics of her role and how the administration handles the optics of the military disaster. Key Themes

The debate over the death penalty serves as a central moral conflict, a recurring theme in the Sorkin era of the show. Production Context