Air Force officer shot down in Iran says he was grateful watching crewmate get rescued
An Air Force colonel, identified only by the call sign "Bravo," recounted his experience evading capture for two days in Iran after his F-15E was shot down, detailing his fear when his parachute was damaged and his profound gratitude upon witnessing the successful rescue of his crewmate, "Alpha."
The colonel expressed that seeing his crewmate rescued reinforced his belief in America's commitment to its personnel and bolstered his own will to survive, highlighting the operational capabilities and resilience of the U.S. military.
The episode also covers the Yemeni Houthis capturing new territory along the Red Sea coast, potentially giving them greater control over the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
