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DR MARC SIEGEL: Bleeding, alone and hunted -- a downed colonel’s miracle survival

April 7, 2026

DR MARC SIEGEL: Bleeding, alone and hunted -- a downed colonel’s miracle survival

The fight-or-flight response, deep faith and survival training helped the downed Air Force colonel endure roughly 48 hours in Iran's mountains.

Hegseth ties Iran rescue to Easter story and Jesus Christ: 'A pilot reborn'

April 6, 2026

Hegseth ties Iran rescue to Easter story and Jesus Christ: 'A pilot reborn'

Pete Hegseth compares the rescue of an Air Force officer shot down over Iran on Good Friday and saved on Easter Sunday to Jesus' resurrection.

Trump touts airman rescue mission, boasts Iran could be 'taken out in 1 night'

April 6, 2026

Trump touts airman rescue mission, boasts Iran could be 'taken out in 1 night'

Trump calls the rescue of F-15e airmen behind enemy lines in Iran "very historic" and warns the country could be "taken out" by Tuesday night.

‘God is good’: Inside the high-risk US mission to save a wounded airman shot down in Iran

April 6, 2026

‘God is good’: Inside the high-risk US mission to save a wounded airman shot down in Iran

Hundreds of U.S. commandos launched a high-stakes rescue mission deep inside Iran to extract a wounded airman who evaded Iranian forces for two days.

Rescue expert says most dangerous moment comes after ‘jackpot’ call in recovery behind enemy lines

April 6, 2026

Rescue expert says most dangerous moment comes after ‘jackpot’ call in recovery behind enemy lines

A veteran rescue expert reacts to the U.S. airman rescue in Iran, explaining why getting home after securing the objective is often the most dangerous part.

Ex-CIA station chief reveals how agency exploited Iranian communication channels during airman rescue

April 5, 2026

Ex-CIA station chief reveals how agency exploited Iranian communication channels during airman rescue

Former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman says the agency tracked Iranian forces and ran a deception operation to help rescue a downed U.S. airman.

Retired F-16 pilot says rescued US airman's survival in Iran highlights intense evasion training

April 5, 2026

Retired F-16 pilot says rescued US airman's survival in Iran highlights intense evasion training

A U.S. airman survived days in enemy territory before being rescued, highlighting the high-stakes training fighter pilots undergo.

Airman rescue shows US can penetrate enemy territory 'anywhere' in Iran, former Pentagon official warns

April 5, 2026

Airman rescue shows US can penetrate enemy territory 'anywhere' in Iran, former Pentagon official warns

Retired Navy captain and former Pentagon official Brent Sadler says the daring rescue of a downed U.S. airman in Iran sends a powerful warning to Tehran's leadership.

Inside the daring rescue of airman behind enemy lines: How CIA assisted with 'deception campaign'

April 5, 2026

Inside the daring rescue of airman behind enemy lines: How CIA assisted with 'deception campaign'

U.S. military rescued a seriously wounded F-15 crew member from deep inside Iran's mountains in what Trump called an amazing show of bravery and talent.

Trump calls rescue of downed Air Force airman an 'Easter Miracle'

April 5, 2026

Trump calls rescue of downed Air Force airman an 'Easter Miracle'

President Donald Trump praised the rescue of a downed U.S. airman in Iran as an “Easter Miracle," calling the mission one of the most daring operations in American military history.