"The high-risk rescue to extract the weapon systems officer, known as a Wizzo, 200 miles behind enemy lines deep inside Iran involved more than 100 Special Operations forces, dozens of U.S. Special Ops war planes and helicopters, and a CIA deception campaign to buy more time for the rescue operation."
"The deception campaign reportedly spread word inside Iran that U.S. Forces had already found the missing airman and were moving him on the ground so they could evacuate him by sea."
"Griffin said four B-1 bombers dropped nearly 100 1,000-pound satellite guided bombs, and MQ-9 Reaper drones fired on any suspected Iranian fighters as they approached within several kilometers of the hiding site."
"When all of the details of heroism are known, I would imagine, we are talking multiple Medals of Honor."
U.S. service members executed a high-risk rescue operation to save an airman who ejected over Iran and evaded capture for more than a day. The airman utilized Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) training to remain hidden. The rescue involved over 100 Special Operations forces, numerous aircraft, and a CIA deception campaign to mislead Iranian forces. The operation resulted in no American casualties, while Iranian forces suffered injuries and fatalities. The airman's first message upon rescue was a declaration of faith, and the operation is expected to lead to multiple Medals of Honor.
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