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In 2025, we answered the call. In 2026, we must be ready before it rings.
Before we turn the page on this year, I’ve found myself reflecting — not on headlines or numbers, but on moments. Moments when families were out of time. When a child’s future depended on what happened in the next hour. When doing nothing was not an option. Grey Bull Rescue exists for those moments.
And in 2026, we expect more of them than ever before.
This past year tested our readiness again and again:
In California, our teams responded to the Los Angeles wildfires, restoring communications and delivering Starlink systems — generously donated by Elon Musk — directly to fire departments operating without infrastructure.
In Haiti, we flew into gang-controlled Port-au-Prince for our Little Birds operation — rescuing five young orphans and safely uniting them with their American families after years of waiting.
In the Middle East, when the Iran–Israel conflict escalated into missile strikes, Grey Bull evacuated nearly 2,000 Americans by sea, air, and land — under active rocket fire.
In Syria, we entered an active war zone to recover U.S. citizens being hunted in the streets, where others had said the mission was “too hard” to attempt.
In Jamaica, after a Category 5 hurricane devastated Montego Bay, we opened emergency airport operations on Day One, evacuating families and restoring critical aid long after the cameras left.
And just weeks ago in Venezuela, Operation: GOLDEN DYNAMITE safely extracted opposition leader María Corina Machado from a high-threat environment, reuniting her with her family and enabling her travel to Norway to receive her Nobel Peace Prize.
These moments don’t happen by accident — they happen because readiness exists before the call comes.
Stand with us as we prepare for 2026:
What Your Support Made Possible — This Christmas
This Christmas, we saw the impact of that readiness in a way that stopped us in our tracks. This December, we saw the impact of your generosity in a way that stopped us in our tracks. We received a message from the adoptive family of LITTLE BIRD 05 — one of the Haitian orphans we helped bring to safety:
❝ “This picture is possible because of Grey Bull Rescue.” Family of LITTLE BIRD 05 |  |
Not long after, another message came — from the family of rescued hostage John Spor, who was held by Russian forces in Mariupol in 2022:
❝ “Thank you for another Christmas with my brother!” Family of John Spor |  |
These families are the “why” behind every mission. They are the reminder that readiness is not a theory or a headline — it is a lifeline. And it’s the reason we cannot slow down in 2026.
Looking Ahead: 2026 Requires Us To Be Ready NOW
As we move into 2026, we are preparing for some of the most urgent operations we’ve ever faced. Families continue to reach out in desperation — loved ones kidnapped, children taken, Americans trapped in international child trafficking. To every family and every child, we make this commitment: we will work at the SPEED OF NEED to bring them home.
A top priority is continuing our Little Birds missions, reuniting American families with the Haitian orphans they’ve waited years to adopt. These children deserve safety, stability, and the chance to grow up surrounded by parents and siblings who love them — and with your support, these reunions can continue in 2026.
We remain ready for hurricane and disaster response here at home. This year, we are expanding training, strengthening response assets, and building the capabilities needed to deploy faster and more effectively when storms take everything. When disaster strikes, we intend to be there — ready before the first call comes.
We are also honored by the number of retired veterans stepping forward to serve again — to give back, to fulfill their purpose, and to stand with this tribe. Their experience is invaluable, but readiness must be funded to be real.
If you want to stand with us and make rescue possible all year long, becoming a monthly supporter is the strongest way to say:
I’m with you. I’m in this.
Why Your Support Matters Now
Grey Bull Rescue does not receive government funding. We are a veteran-led, independent organization, and our ability to act depends entirely on those who believe Americans and allies should never be abandoned — whether the danger is overseas or here at home.
Because of your support, we have now completed more than 800 missions and helped bring home over 8,400 men, women, children, and families from the world’s most dangerous situations.
But 2026 will require more. More planning. More readiness. More capabilities. More people standing with us.
If you’ve supported this mission — thank you. If you’ve been watching quietly — I invite you to take your first step. If this moved you — stand with us as we prepare for what’s next.
Because somewhere right now, a family is waiting for the message they’ll never forget:
“They’re safe. They’re coming home.”
—
Bryan Stern
Founder & CEO
Grey Bull Rescue