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ABOUT GREY BULL RESCUE

OUR ORIGIN STORY

STRENGTH AND WILL TO SURVIVE

Our name, “Grey Bull,” is inspired by a profound story of hope and resilience. During the Vietnam War, American soldiers were held captive by the North Vietnamese at the Son Tay prison. Colonel Arthur “Bull” Simons led a daring raid on the prison, only to find that the prisoners had been moved shortly before the operation. Despite the mission not achieving its primary objective, the prisoners heard about the raid and were filled with hope, knowing that brave Americans were fighting for their freedom. This gave them the strength and will to survive their captivity.

The Grey Bull team, led by Bryan Stern, strives to bring this same sense of hope to Americans and allies in need, giving them a lifeline in times of crisis. The “Bull” in Grey Bull Rescue symbolizes the hope and determination embodied by Colonel Simons and his team. We are here to offer hope and fight for those who need it most—just as Bull Simons did.

Based in Tampa, Florida, Grey Bull Rescue operates on two fronts – The Grey Bull Rescue Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is entirely donor-funded, and The Grey Bull Rescue Group, a for-profit organization founded to directly assist governments and other entities with rescuing citizens in danger.

GREY BULL OPERATIONS IN 35 COUNTRIES

Grey Bull Rescue steps in, promising to never abandon Americans in need.

Grey Bull Rescue’s team of elite special operations experts began their work during the failed U.S. evacuation of Afghanistan, successfully rescuing countless Americans and allies. Since then, more than 7,000 men, women, children, babies, and even beloved pets credit Stern and his team for safely evacuating them from disaster zones.

This includes operations in 35 countries including Ukraine, Russia, Sudan, Israel, Haiti, and the United States during the devastating Maui wildfires and following Hurricane Ian in Florida. Grey Bull Rescue Foundation is as much about the heroes who support us as the heroes who conduct the missions.

All of our work is made possible by the concern, care, and extraordinary generosity of public and private donors. In areas where government support is not possible, Grey Bull Rescue steps in, promising to never abandon Americans in need.

THE GREY BULL RESCUE FOUNDATION

IMPACT ON THE WORLD

7,002

PEOPLE RESCUED

35

COUNTRIES

616

DONOR-FUNDED OPERATIONS

1,000s

OF GOVERNMENT & PRIVATE SECTOR OPERATIONS

100+

COLLECTIVE YEARS OF OPERATIONS EXPERIENCE

VETERAN CRISIS HOTLINE

As an organization run by veterans, we deeply understand the struggles of PTSD and are dedicated to helping Americans, no matter their struggle.
Our organization is committed to ensuring that all veterans receive support for related anxiety. If you are struggling, please contact the Veterans Crisis Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 and press 1. 
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From warzones to natural disasters, we rescue Americans in trouble anytime, anywhere