Eagle11 flight of 4 departing JFK in IMC

[wiedehopf]

So Eagle11 just departed JFK while the field was IMC.

Any of you familiar with most likely fighter jets operating as flights in IMC?

Below is the Metar, some audio is attached too

KJFK 10-Sep   09:15   IFR   Wind 060°   14 kt   
Broken 900
Overcast 1400
Visibility 3 miles
Temperature 16°C Dewpoint 16°C (60F)   
Relative Humidity 100%
Altimeter 30.20 in Hg
Light Rain, Mist