The pilot and his weapons officer had to eject over Iran when their F-15 was hit by shrapnel.
President Donald Trump announced the recovery of the second airman who had to eject into Iran from an American F-15 fighter jet that was hit during an Operation Epic Fury mission on Friday.
“WE GOT HIM!” President Trump stated Easter Sunday morning.
The president continued, “My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is now SAFE and SOUND!“
He described, “This brave Warrior was behind enemy lines in the treacherous mountains of Iran, being hunted down by our enemies, who were getting closer and closer by the hour, but was never truly alone because his Commander in Chief, Secretary of War, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and fellow Warfighters were monitoring his location 24 hours a day, and diligently planning for his rescue. At my direction, the U.S. Military sent dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World, to retrieve him. He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine.“
President Trump confirmed, “This miraculous Search and Rescue Operation comes in addition to a successful rescue of another brave Pilot, yesterday, which we did not confirm, because we did not want to jeopardize our second rescue operation. This is the first time in military memory that two U.S. Pilots have been rescued, separately, deep in Enemy Territory. WE WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AMERICAN WARFIGHTER BEHIND!“
He concluded, “The fact that we were able to pull off both of these operations, without a SINGLE American killed, or even wounded, just proves once again, that we have achieved overwhelming Air Dominance and Superiority over the Iranian skies. This is a moment that ALL Americans, Republican, Democrat, and everyone else, should be proud of and united around. We truly have the best, most professional, and lethal Military in the History of the World. GOD BLESS AMERICA, GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS, AND HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!“
Israel provided intelligence and coordinated airstrikes to assist the rescue operation and keep Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps distracted from the downed officer.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- With gratitude to the Lord that both officers were extracted alive from Iran.
- For God’s protection over the U.S. military members and special forces serving in the Middle East.
- For wisdom for President Trump, Secretary Hegseth, and Admiral Cooper as Operation Epic Fury missions continue.
Sources: All Israel News, Townhall, RedState, Wall Street Journal, Fox News
