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Jonathan Howard of the Florida State Guard Special Missions Unit and Aerial Recovery reports that news and politicians are misrepresenting the situation on the ground. He asserts that helicopters are essential for reaching those stranded 10-40 miles into the mountains, as ground vehicles are insufficient. He recounts rescuing an 11-year-old baby and an elderly woman with a civilian helicopter, while government officials and media falsely claimed government involvement. Howard claims that civilian helicopters far outnumber military ones in rescue efforts. Despite having his team present, they lack the means to reach those in dire need. He mentions political interference, including attempts to block access and prevent media from documenting the damage. He also describes encountering Air Force helicopter crews grounded due to lack of Title 10 orders, while his special forces contacts are unable to deploy. Howard implores authorities to provide helicopters to save lives, accusing them of inaction that is costing lives.

The rescue operation hinges on a strict code: leave no man behind. Dozens of attack helicopters, over 100 special forces and Delta operators, and a sprawling multi-stage plan were required to bring one person home after an aircraft went down. The mission began when both crew members ejected; the pilot was recovered, but the weapons systems officer (WSO) was injured and stranded. WSO survival training kicked in as he trekked to a rugged mountainous ridge and activated his beacon just as IRGC militias closed in on the crash site. The CIA was one step ahead, initiating a massive deception tactic designed to make the IRGC search the wrong location. When the enemy realized they had been tricked, they swarmed the mountainous ridge around the wounded officer. Special forces moved in on low-burn helicopters, laying down heavy covering fire alongside A-10 Thunderbolts and MQ-9 Reaper drones. As they moved toward the extraction point, everything went wrong, demonstrating that the military would burn a $100,000,000 aircraft to save a single comrade. Stage one: after the jet went down, both crew members ejected. The pilot was recovered within hours, but the WSO landed in an incredibly rugged, mountainous region. He hiked over two miles to reach higher ground despite injuries, and triggered his emergency beacon to ping US forces. Stage two: The CIA launched a deception campaign inside Iran, leaking rumors that US forces had already found the WSO and were attempting to smuggle him out on the ground. The phantom ground exfiltration diverted Iranian military resources and attention away from the actual extraction site. Stage three: It was 02:00 AM when the US deployed Delta Force and Navy SEAL Team Six with MA-60 Little Bird helicopters, armed with miniguns and missiles, alongside MA-60 Black Hawks or Pave Hawks to insert and extract. Dozens of US aircraft, including HC-130J Combat Kings and EA-18 Growlers, cast an electronic warfare net to blind Iranian early warning radars, while an MQ-9 Reaper kept eyes on the wounded WSO. Stage four: The US set up a temporary forward operating base inside Iran, seizing an abandoned agricultural airstrip 200 feet wide and 3,900 feet long, about 14 miles north of Sharaza City in Southern Isfahan Province. Stage five: US Special Forces helicopters reached the objective and established a defensive perimeter around the wounded WSO. A fierce, hours-long firefight erupted as IRGC ground forces, popular mobilization units, and local militias converged. Ground operators relied on a wall of suppressive fire, while overhead air power continued to pound surrounding Iranian positions with A-10s, Little Birds, and Black Hawks, taking a heavy toll and drawing casualties in areas like Kui Siyah and Kaken. Despite the onslaught, the extraction corridor remained open long enough for the team to load the WSO onto an extraction helicopter. Yet, back at the makeshift landing strip near Chereza City, two transport planes suffered critical issues and couldn't take off, prompting a decision to destroy the two transport planes to prevent data from falling into IRGC hands. A confiscated helicopter, an H-6 Little Bird, was spotted near the wreckage of the HC-130J rescue aircraft. The Zagros Mountains, in Kermanshah Province near the Iran-Iraq border, provided terrain masking for long-range radar but allowed short-range anti-air ambushes. The operation began with 02:15 hours when two F-15E Strike Eagles crossed the border at low altitude to strike a deeply buried command bunker, using terrain-following radar to stay beneath Iran’s long-range BEYVER missiles network. The lead Strike Eagle pulled up to drop its GBU-28 bunker buster, while a TOR M1 surface-to-air missile system awaited a lock in a gorge. A second missile detonated on proximity, causing hydraulic failure; the crew ejected into the mountains. The Sandy protocol activated, and a rescue was organized. By 02:45 hours, a 10 Thunderbolt rescue escort was diverted for resort, and a LiV A-10 performed a low-level strafing run on a convoy, neutralizing it with 30mm cannon while revealing its position to Iranian forces. Despite the intense engagement, the F-15E pilot managed to steer the crippled jet toward safer airspace, even as the A-10 endured damage yet retained enough controls to continue flight. The F-15E crashed deep inside southwestern Iran, while the A-10 eventually crashed in the southern waters of the Persian Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz. A dedicated CSAR package launched at 03:15 hours, pushing into the Zagros as dawn approached. Pedro 11 located the A-10 pilot’s position; Pedro 12 provided overwatch. An ambush by a concealed anti-aircraft gun interrupted Pedro 12, but a coordinated strike by C-130 overhead and two F-35 stealth fighters silenced the weapon, allowing Pedro 11 to extract the pilot. The rescue helicopter, Pedro 11, flew overloaded, narrowly clearing tree line and exiting into Iraqi airspace by 05:30, battered but alive. The F-15E crew remained missing, prompting a follow-up JSO raid the next night. Notes on aviation and defense gaps include a discussion of radar-guided versus heat-seeking missiles, including an analysis of the F-35’s vulnerability to infrared-guided threats, the role of distributed aperture systems, flares, and the potential use of a hybrid SA-358/SA-67 system in infrared detection.

Volunteer helicopter pilot Jordan Soodam rescued Susan Coffey from a cliff where she and her husband, Mike, were stranded after a storm washed away their home. Soodam was allegedly threatened with arrest by a Lake Lure fire official if he returned to rescue Mike. Mike and Susan were stranded for two and a half days, surviving on limited supplies. They signaled for help, and Soodam responded, taking Susan to a command post. Susan witnessed Soodam speaking with a Michigan fireman who told him to rescue Mike. However, upon landing, fire officials were unhappy with Soodam's unsanctioned rescue. Soodam informed Mike he couldn't return due to the arrest threat, leaving Mike behind. Mike then hiked down and was rescued by a Michigan crew who confirmed Susan's safety.

An individual with firefighting, rescue, swift water rescue training, and equipment operation experience wanted to help in the Asheville, North Carolina area. Despite contacting the fire department, the county emergency management division said they didn't need additional resources. The speaker then saw a TikTok video about a family of 11 who died waiting for help that never arrived. The speaker expresses frustration that help was turned down while people died, stating the victims survived the hurricane only to die waiting for assistance. The speaker believes the emergency management division should be ashamed, as the situation contradicts their claim of having sufficient resources.

FEMA is present but hindering mission operations. Federal employees have booked entire hotels, leaving no room for those rescued from the mountains. The speaker and team have been working nonstop, lacking sleep and hygiene. The devastation is described as biblical and apocalyptic. Government helicopters are reportedly not being released to those on the ground in remote mountain towns who are requesting body bags. Rescue operations were halted for a presidential photo op, which is considered unconscionable. Donations can be made at saveourallies.com. Those needing rescue can submit information at saveourallies.org. Special operations personnel are working to reach inaccessible areas.

A person's friend has been running trips to Western North Carolina to deliver medicine, food, and water, rescue people, and recover bodies. The speaker had claimed the government was interfering, but the friend said there was no malfeasance, just that the government was bloated and slow. However, a government entity arrived at the Hickory Airport and told them to immediately stop their flights and leave within two hours. The volunteers were sent home, and the company had to call in staff to pack up. Refrigerators full of insulin and breast milk had to be thrown away. No reason was given, and no one came to replace them. The speaker suggests that disaster responses are being controlled, and people should help others without seeking permission. The speaker believes we are approaching a time where actions will be for one side or the other, framing it as good versus evil.

Jonathan Howard of the Florida State Guard Special Missions Unit and Aerial Recovery reports that news and politicians are misrepresenting the situation on the ground. He asserts that helicopters are essential for reaching those stranded 10-40 miles into the mountains, as ground vehicles are insufficient. He recounts rescuing an 11-year-old baby and an elderly woman with a civilian helicopter, while government officials falsely claimed credit. Howard claims that civilian helicopters far outnumber military ones in rescue efforts. His team is present but lacks the means to reach those in need. While his congresswoman secured two contracted helicopters, he questions the overall lack of military involvement. He alleges that CNN was prevented from filming the worst-hit areas and that political issues initially hindered his team's entry. Military helicopters are reportedly grounded awaiting orders, while people are dying due to lack of access.

The speakers landed and met Liz. They have a special parachute team to help them fly around and get people out. They are linking up with locals because the information they are getting is sometimes old and they have limited air assets. Eric Claire with Aerial Recovery is doing a supply drop for a family in Banner Elk. The river washed out all the bridges, so they are trying to contact the family to drive to the road on the other side. They hiked to the house and will get a truck or ATV to cross the river with supplies.

The speaker thanks supporters for sharing a video that went viral, leading to support from congressmen and private sector helicopter assistance. Civilian helicopters are actively flying rescue missions. Government military support is reportedly en route. Flights are typically delayed until 9:30 or 10 AM due to fog, but a temporary flight restriction (TFR) due to Joe Biden's visit is further impeding rescue efforts. Search and rescue teams are being deployed to the mountains via helicopter before the TFR goes into effect. The helicopters must then travel to another airport to obtain a special code allowing them to fly during the TFR. No rescue missions will occur between approximately 12 PM and 4 PM due to the TFR. If the TFR is lifted around 4 PM as scheduled, only two rescue missions will likely be possible before nightfall. The speaker suggests that political considerations are hindering rescue operations during favorable weather conditions.

Martín Morales explains that he found people making fire in the middle of a park and is thanking the park authorities and gendarmería for acting quickly. He describes the sequence of actions he took: step 1 was to extinguish the fire as fast as possible; step 2 was to lift items so they would leave. At that moment he didn’t know the trail well and thought they were coming up to where he was, but they did not. He did not let them get close to him. He mentions there is information that the people are Israelis. He says he didn’t approach them because these people have bad intentions, since they are building a fire in the middle of the park while having fire on the other side. Standing alone, he could not get near them when he saw them leaving their camp, putting on a jacket and grabbing behind themselves. He says he simply did not have a knife, as he is a butcher, and he did not intend to hurt anyone. He ensured the fire was out, that the items were lifted, and that the people left. After this, he walked five hours with two backpacks, one in front and one behind, until he reached the lagoon. He took a mate, saw the smoke, ran to the smoke, and the person arrived; he made them do something and, when they ran away, he ran down to the campground, found the guardaparque, and they went out with the guardaparque to finish extinguishing the fire. They communicated by radio to the base to see if they had information, if he had video, if he had photos, to bring that to facilitate the fastest possible operation. He says he did not rest in the process. He challenges those who posted bad comments about why he cried, saying he is not crying out of fear in the video but out of impotence from what it means to be on a mountain. He shows where he is now, pointing to the laguna de los 3, and asks the critic to imagine carrying one or two backpacks and walking up there to do even half of what he did. That night he went down to the gendarmería post, filed the report, and park staff took him to the park national base, where he slept. The next day he woke early, went to retrieve his carpa. He invites anyone criticizing from home to come and guard. He emphasizes that everything is preserved and that they only need to take care of it in the best possible way.

FEMA is present but hindering rescue missions. Federal employees are occupying hotel rooms while rescue personnel lack accommodation. The speaker describes "biblical level devastation" and "apocalyptic" scenes. Government helicopters are reportedly being withheld from delivering aid to isolated mountain towns, now requesting body bags. Rescue helicopters were grounded for a presidential photo op. To donate or request assistance, visit saveourallies.com or saveourallies.org. The organization uses special operations personnel and partnerships to reach inaccessible areas.

In runway 33, a helicopter obstructed an aircraft that was close to landing. We're trying to connect with Armin Kurty for his expertise on this situation, but for now, let's continue with John. Reports from an NBC affiliate indicate that four people were rescued from the water, though this information hasn't been independently verified.

The speaker's helicopter, Consuela, was used for disaster relief in North Carolina after a hurricane. Responding to a friend's call, the speaker and his wife flew to North Carolina and found widespread damage with people trapped in the mountains. The speaker posted about their efforts, which led to an overwhelming response. The speaker flew Consuela into tight landing zones to deliver supplies like insulin, food, and water, and to evacuate people. The speaker shares helmet cam footage to show the extent of the damage. The speaker acknowledges feeling weird about posting the content but believes it raised awareness, noting over $350,000 was raised via GoFundMe. The speaker praises Erin from the Hope Mill Fund for providing crucial information and supplies and Operation Airdrop for organizing pilots on day two. The speaker notes the presence of government assets and other private helicopters. The speaker shares footage of challenging landings, emphasizing the MD 500's suitability for tight spots and the residents marking potential landing zones.

A helicopter pilot flew into a disaster area to help people. He instructed his copilot, who was also his son, to help people board the helicopter, and then flew them to safety. Upon landing, a fire chief or assistant fire chief told him not to return to rescue more people, threatening him with arrest if he did. The speaker questions why authorities are turning away water, provisions, helicopters, and people with chainsaws while simultaneously directing people to donate to agencies that supposedly will provide aid. The speaker accuses them of turning away help while people are dying and asks viewers for their thoughts.

They are interrupting our ability to conduct missions. A security guard at a hotel said the entire hotel was booked for federal employees, so people pulled out of a mountain had no place to go. The speaker slept in a car and smells like foot and death, as does the entire team. No one slept. They got done around 3 a.m. and were back in the air when the sun came up. The speaker wants people to understand how incredible the organization, Save Our Allies, is and all the work that the volunteers are doing. This is biblical level devastation and apocalyptic.

Experienced hikers, horseback riders, and those with helicopters, dirt bikes, ATVs, or side-by-sides are needed in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. The speaker urges people to ignore news reports saying they aren't needed, stating that local people need help with search and rescue. FEMA and the American Red Cross are reportedly not present. The speaker says manpower is needed to recover bodies and rescue survivors who have been without food and water for a week. Automobiles and trucks cannot access the affected areas. The speaker claims that if people with private helicopters are threatened with arrest for helping, the American people will support them. The speaker describes the smell of death in the towns and along the river, and says bodies are washing up on the banks, potentially reaching Santee Cooper, South Carolina. The speaker claims the military has not been deployed due to the administration's refusal to sign orders. The speaker asks viewers to share the video widely.

A person in Western North Carolina reports rescue choppers are still flying overhead on day 6. They feel survivor's guilt because their town was spared, but a nearby town was completely wiped out, with everyone killed. The speaker claims the media is lying and people are being threatened with arrest if they try to help. They express disbelief that the government is preventing people from saving each other. The situation is described as beyond a nightmare, with bodies everywhere, possibly including displaced caskets from flooded cemeteries. The speaker asserts the only people providing aid are the survivors themselves. They express anger towards the government's response to the disaster.

I felt like I was in another country. After Hurricane Helene, Charlie and I teamed up for rescue efforts in North Carolina. We encountered a young man who provided us with a ground-to-air radio and helped us find a helicopter ride. At a checkpoint, police recognized our organization, Aerial Recovery, and assisted us. We discovered a woman in distress during a search and learned that small towns lacked resources despite Asheville being stocked. Our first mission involved rescuing a premature baby in critical condition. We coordinated with a civilian helicopter pilot to land at a hospital, navigating challenging conditions. The emotional relief upon delivering the baby to medical staff was overwhelming. We also received a call about a man whose parents were trapped, leading us to search for SOS signals painted on the ground, as many people had no means to communicate their needs.

Congresswoman Kamak is addressing reports that good Samaritans are being denied access to rescue efforts in North Carolina due to a total flight restriction (TFR). Her team has been working to get private helicopters clearance to land and conduct rescue missions. The TFR means no unauthorized private aircraft can enter the area to drop supplies or pick up people. Her team is reviewing FAA statutes to determine if the flight restriction is lawful. In the short term, they are working to lift the flight restriction and provide good Samaritan protections for those trying to fly in. Some pilots have allegedly been threatened with losing their licenses. The Congresswoman is asking anyone who knows of individuals or groups trying to deliver aid to North Carolina who have been threatened to contact her. She wants to ensure that Americans trying to help will not face adverse action. She is in contact with her colleagues in North Carolina and is committed to ensuring people get the help they need.

After flooding, Sinem and his son flew to Black Mountain to rescue stranded people. Despite no initial flight restrictions, Sinem landed and rescued an older couple, transporting them one at a time due to unstable conditions. After spotting rescuers nearby, Sinem coordinated with a person in charge, who provided radio frequencies and a landing area. However, the Lake Lure fire chief arrived and ordered Sinem to leave, claiming interference. Despite Sinem's refusal to abandon his copilot, the fire chief threatened arrest if he returned. Sinem retrieved his son, leaving the woman's husband behind, after explaining the situation to her. As they departed, the initial captain offered a designated landing spot if Sinem returned for the husband, but Sinem left. Flight restrictions were implemented 20-30 minutes after the confrontation.

Jordan Sittem used his helicopter to help people stranded in Black Mountain after flooding, where the only access was through Lake Lure. He and his son rescued four people on Saturday and returned Sunday to continue. After Sittem landed to rescue an older couple, he left his son with the husband while he transported the wife. He then coordinated with a rescue team leader to set up a landing zone. However, the Lake Lure fire chief arrived and ordered Sittem to leave, claiming he was interfering with operations and threatening arrest if he returned for his copilot. Sittem retrieved his son and left, passing people waving for help. As he departed, the initial rescue team leader told him they couldn't ask him to rescue the remaining man, but would provide a landing spot if he did. Sittem believes the flight restriction implemented shortly after was a direct result of the confrontation and says he would have continued rescuing people until arrested.

A person's friend has been running trips to Western North Carolina to deliver medicine, food, and water, rescue people, and recover bodies. Initially, the friend disagreed with the claim that the government was interfering with these efforts. However, a government entity arrived at Hickory Airport and told them to immediately stop their flights and leave within two hours. Volunteers were sent home, and corporate staff had to pack everything. Refrigerators full of insulin and breast milk were thrown away. No reason was given, and no one replaced them. The speaker suggests that disaster responses are being controlled and advises people to help without seeking permission. The speaker believes we are approaching a time where actions will be for one side or the other, framing it as good versus evil.

Mike and Susan were in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, when Hurricane Helene destroyed their new house. Stranded with minimal supplies, they were losing hope until Jordan Seadom, a licensed helicopter pilot, volunteer firefighter, and law enforcement officer, and his 14-year-old son, Landon, rescued Susan. Jordan had obtained clearances and coordinated with air traffic control and local responders. After rescuing Susan, Jordan returned to the rescue site, where the assistant fire chief threatened him with arrest if he continued the rescue operation. Despite this, Jordan wanted to retrieve Mike and his son, but the fire chief forbade it. Jordan, unwilling to leave his son, had to leave Mike behind, informing him that he was told he would be arrested if he rescued him. Mike was left without knowing his wife's whereabouts or when he would be rescued. Mike eventually reached safety by swimming across the river with his cat.

A pilot, Sinem, and his son flew to Black Mountain to assist with rescue efforts. Sinem landed near an older couple needing help, leaving his son on the mountainside due to unstable conditions. After rescuing one person, Sinem coordinated with a rescue team leader, but the Lake Lure fire chief shut down the operation, ordering Sinem to leave and threatening arrest if he returned for his copilot. Sinem initially complied, apologizing to the stranded woman, but was upset about leaving her husband behind. As he left to retrieve his son, the initial rescue team leader offered a designated landing spot if he returned with the victim. Sinem believes a flight restriction was implemented shortly after the confrontation with the fire chief, suspecting it wasn't coincidental. He regrets not continuing rescues until facing arrest. The Lake Lure fire official's name is being withheld pending their response.

FEMA has reportedly shut down local donation operations that were delivering supplies from Greenville Airport to North Carolina. As a result, people with supplies are now unable to deliver them. Helicopters have been grounded since morning with no activity observed. The speaker expresses regret that they are unable to continue providing aid to North Carolina.