where experience meets courage
Veteran‑led deployments across warzones, disaster zones, and denied environments — executed at the SPEED OF NEED when conventional systems fail.
In the darkest, most unstable environments on Earth — from warzones to collapsed governments and disaster zones — Grey Bull Rescue teams act with precision, courage, and unwavering resolve.
FEATURED OPERATIONS
HIGH-RISK RESCUE
Operation: golden dynamite
VENEZUELAN OPPOSITION LEADER MARÍA CORINA MACHADO
María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was facing escalating threats to her safety as she was actively hunted by the Maduro regime, narco-criminal networks, and hostile intelligence services. As one of the most visible political figures in the Western Hemisphere, her movements were heavily scrutinized and traditional exfiltration pathways were either compromised or no longer viable. With the risk increasing and the operational window rapidly closing, Grey Bull Rescue planned and executed a discreet maritime extraction, removing Machado from Venezuela and enabling her safe arrival in Norway, where she was reunited with her family and able to receive her Nobel Peace Prize.
HOSTAGES
AMERICAN CITIZEN KIRILLO ALEXANDROV
AMERICAN VICTIM OF RUSSIAN WAR CRIMES RESCUED
PRECISION EXTRACTION: LITTLE BIRDS OPERATIONS IN GANG-CONTROLLED HAITI
OPERATION: LITTLE BIRDS
LITTLE BIRDS OPERATIONS IN GANG-CONTROLLED HAITI
Grey Bull Rescue’s Little Birds 01–05 operations focus on rescuing orphaned children legally adopted by American families but trapped in gang-controlled Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where escalating violence, collapsed orphanages, and grounded commercial flights left no viable evacuation options. After confirming U.S. visa approvals, the team rapidly deployed a veteran Special Operations and Intelligence unit into hostile territory while families gathered at Grey Bull Rescue headquarters in Tampa to monitor the mission in real time. Navigating extreme risk, the team executed a precision ground movement to a helicopter landing zone, secured the children, and exfiltrated by helicopter to a waiting private jet, flying directly to Tampa. The mission reunited vulnerable children with their adoptive families, fulfilling promises made when all other avenues failed and reinforcing Grey Bull Rescue’s commitment to protecting the most defenseless lives under the most dangerous conditions.
HUMANITARIAN EXTRACTIONS IN TIMES OF WAR
SYRIA | OPERATION: GRAHAM CRACKER
In July 2025, escalating sectarian violence in southern Syria left an American family trapped in a rapidly deteriorating security environment. After exhausting every available avenue for assistance—including outreach to elected officials, the State Department, and federal authorities—the family had no viable path to safety. At their urging, Senator Lindsey Graham’s office contacted Grey Bull Rescue, requesting immediate assistance. With time running out and conditions worsening by the hour, Grey Bull Rescue mobilized to respond.
Operating under the cover of night, a veteran-led team with deep experience in denied environments planned and executed a discreet extraction through hostile territory marked by militia checkpoints and shifting threats. The operation demanded precision, cultural awareness, and disciplined execution, allowing the family to be safely removed and returned home to South Carolina. Operation: GRAHAM CRACKER secured more than an escape—it preserved a future, demonstrating Grey Bull Rescue’s ability to act decisively when conventional systems fail and lives are at imminent risk.
PROTECTING LIFE IN CONFLICT: SAFE PASSAGE WHEN SYSTEMS FAIL
LEBANON | OPERATION: SAFE PASSAGE
In the summer of 2024, escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah led to widespread instability in southern Lebanon, leaving American citizens trapped as commercial flights were repeatedly canceled and access routes closed. With Israeli strikes targeting nearby areas and shelling moving closer each day, an American couple staying with family in southern Lebanon found themselves with no viable path to safety. With conventional options exhausted, they turned to Grey Bull Rescue for assistance.
Grey Bull Rescue rapidly deployed an operations team to plan and execute coordinated ground and maritime evacuations, establishing multiple lines of effort to move Americans out of the conflict zone. Working in close coordination with the State of Florida and Governor DeSantis’ office, the team navigated complex logistical and security challenges to ensure safe passage. Operation: SAFE PASSAGE demonstrated Grey Bull Rescue’s ability to execute multi-modal evacuations in active conflict environments, delivering safe outcomes when systems fail and time is critical.
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REGIONAL OPERATIONS
Afghanistan
In August 2021, before the American withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s subsequent takeover on August 30, Bryan Stern and Team rapidly deployed, risking their lives to save others. As chaos erupted, they conducted dozens of dangerous operations during the mass evacuation, rescuing over 1,000 people, navigating through hostile territories to bring hope and safety of those left behind. Undeterred by the imminent danger, Bryan Stern and his team orchestrated a daring mission on September 26, 2021, just over three weeks after the Taliban took control. They executed a high-stakes operation, landing the first charter aircraft in Kabul and rescuing 117 Americans from a fate of uncertainty and peril.
ukraine
The heroism of our Operations team did not stop there. As Russia unleashed its devastating invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, bringing with it a wave of brutality, bombings, targeting of civilians, genocide, rape, and torture reminiscent of the darkest days of WWII, Bryan Stern and Team once again sprang into action. Forward-deploying to Ukraine in late January 2022, well before the pending invasion, they were on the ground, ready to act. With the U.S. Embassy closed and evacuated weeks earlier, leaving Americans and allies without resources or support, Bryan and his team provided a lifeline, navigating through war-torn landscapes to bring people to safety.
Israel
The world witnessed another horrific event on October 7, 2023, when the terrorist organization Hamas launched a surprise attack from the Gaza Strip into Israel. Thousands were slaughtered in an attack more significant than 9/11 by scale, with men, women, children, and babies murdered, tortured, and taken hostage. Among the victims were Americans. Once again, Bryan Stern and his team surged into action, their courage and resolve unwavering, as they assisted in the evacuation of hundreds of American citizens from the nightmare unfolding before them.
Haiti
In March 2024, violent gangs overtook Port-au-Prince, Haiti, triggering chaos and trapping thousands of civilians — including Americans. With traditional evacuation routes cut off, Bryan Stern and his Special Operations team launched daring extractions by helicopter, plane, car, and boat. Using unmarked landing zones like school soccer fields, they rescued over 50 Americans — including children, the elderly, and even pets. This high-risk mission showcased the team’s warzone expertise and the life-saving impact of donor support.
sudan
Another testament to their commitment, Bryan and his team rescued over 146 Americans from Sudan when the raging civil war escalated in April of 2023, and the U.S. Embassy evacuated, leaving thousands behind. The team were on the ground and planning the operation to rescue Americans the following day. This operation was the first successful American air mission of the conflict, completed after the airspace was closed.
natural Disaster response
operation: island cross
RESTORING ACCESS: RAPID EVACUATION AND LOGISTICS DURING HURRICANE MELISSA
During Hurricane Melissa, Grey Bull Rescue deployed Operation: ISLAND CROSS to support large-scale evacuation and recovery efforts as critical infrastructure across Jamaica was damaged or rendered unusable. As the storm disrupted transportation networks and isolated communities, the team rapidly mobilized to restore access, coordinate movement, and assist civilians attempting to reach safety.
Operating in a degraded environment with limited resources, Grey Bull Rescue executed time-sensitive logistics operations, supporting evacuations and stabilizing movement pathways amid widespread disruption. Working alongside local partners and authorities, the team delivered disciplined coordination and on-the-ground support when conventional systems were overwhelmed—demonstrating Grey Bull Rescue’s ability to respond effectively in the immediate aftermath of natural disasters.
hurricane Helene & milton
USA homeland disaster
In the fall of 2024, Hurricanes Helene and Milton swept across the southeastern United States, triggering widespread flooding, infrastructure failures, and prolonged power outages that left entire communities isolated. As roads became impassable and local resources were overwhelmed, Grey Bull Rescue mobilized domestic response teams to support relief efforts in the hardest-hit areas, deploying where immediate assistance was most urgently needed.
Working alongside first responders and local partners, Grey Bull Rescue delivered life-saving humanitarian aid, including emergency medical supplies, food, water, power support, and debris removal. Teams prioritized rescues of vulnerable populations—particularly the elderly, medically fragile, and those without the means to evacuate—using specialized equipment to reach flood-impacted zones. The response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton reinforced Grey Bull Rescue’s growing role in domestic disaster operations, ensuring Americans at home receive critical support when systems fail.
hurricane Ian
USA homeland disaster
Hurricane Ian, a category four hurricane in 2024, brought devastation to Fort Myers Florida, cutting off the Barrier Islands. The island became inaccessible after the Category 4 hurricane destroyed the bridge. Responding to this crisis at home and likening the destruction to a combat zone, the team raced to the islands like the Troops to Normandy. With boats, jet skis, chainsaws and hand tools, the team rescued dozens of people and hundreds of animals cut off from the mainland, including over 200 birds from Pine Island’s Malama Manu Sanctuary. The team demonstrated quick thinking, decisive action, fast response at the ”Speed of Need”. They were in the water before any other emergency services, making a safe landing zone for coastguard helicopters to support the rescue effort.
maui wildfires
Battling the Blaze: Swift Logistics During the 2023 Maui Fires
During the catastrophic 2023 Maui fires, Bryan Stern and his team showcased their unparalleled logistical prowess. As flames engulfed the island, the team swiftly executed emergency launch preparations, deploying an operations team on the ground in less than 24 hours. Their expert coordination and rapid mobilization delivered essential aid and support amidst the chaos, highlighting their extraordinary ability to manage complex logistics and provide critical assistance in the most challenging environments. Bryan and the team worked hand in hand with the locals during this hard time for the community, strengthening bonds and ensuring a collaborative effort in delivering aid.
Kakhovka Dam
Rapid Response Amidst Crisis: Humanitarian Aid at the Kohovka Dam
Our team sprang into action after the Kohovka Dam disaster, where massive flooding forced thousands to flee their homes. With accusations flying between Moscow and Kyiv over the dam’s destruction, the situation was dire as nearly 100 villages and towns faced inundation. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called it a “Russian terrorist attack,” highlighting the severity of the crisis. Despite the peril and reports of Russian forces targeting rescuers, our team courageously entered the flooded zones, delivering critical aid and ensuring the safety of affected residents who were cut off from accessing essential supplies. Our swift and determined response exemplifies our commitment to saving lives and alleviating suffering in the most challenging circumstances.
In Places Where the World Walks Away — We March In.
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