Air Force performs daring rescue for boy who fell seriously ill on cruise ship

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  • Опубликовано: 8 май 2024
  • A Massachusetts mother is speaking out after her 12-year-old son was part of a high-stakes Air Force rescue mission from the Carnival Venezia.
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Комментарии • 590

  • @kdplain2923
    @kdplain2923 23 дня назад +657

    I'm so glad they helped this young boy. I don't mind at all helping to pay for this with my tax dollars.

    • @philliplust8059
      @philliplust8059 23 дня назад +49

      The op will be written off as a training mission.

    • @kennychad2821
      @kennychad2821 23 дня назад +7

      Good job, saving the child.

    • @Tcyc-le3pi
      @Tcyc-le3pi 23 дня назад +9

      Do you support free healthcare too?

    • @prst99
      @prst99 23 дня назад +3

      @@Tcyc-le3pilimited free healthcare.

    • @common_c3nts
      @common_c3nts 23 дня назад +11

      We already pay for them with our tax dollars, might as well use them.

  • @joenop3393
    @joenop3393 23 дня назад +338

    GO AIR FORCE!!

    • @JP-xd6fm
      @JP-xd6fm 23 дня назад

      for one time they do good...

    • @JP-xd6fm
      @JP-xd6fm 23 дня назад

      @@SentientSingularity bla, bla, blah... Yes sir, you'vr been brainwashed obviously.
      Tell me how much having your usaf and all the military cost. Then all the good that money could do to help americans, but really helping them, not pretending.
      I understand we need an army for self defense, but the american army has been used for so many evil things so far. From coupe d'etat in all latin-america to a illegal war in Irak and turning Afghanistan into a islamic state country and now helping a far right regime (israhell) to commit genocide...
      And btw, all your fancy planes couldn't stop 911 from happening so I can't believe you still buying the illusion of safety provided by the usaf...

    • @jdl.1234
      @jdl.1234 22 дня назад +8

      @@JP-xd6fm Cry boy

  • @gordonokumu1337
    @gordonokumu1337 23 дня назад +102

    There are just a few countries that can do this for their citizens....so proud of you guys...GO AIR FORCE!!

    • @WesB1972
      @WesB1972 21 день назад +9

      The sentence should be "There are just a few countries that WILL do this for its citizens." Bravo to all branches of the U S Military.

    • @thadofalltrades
      @thadofalltrades 9 дней назад

      @@WesB1972 that's the sad truth

    • @rbn-190
      @rbn-190 8 дней назад

      @@thadofalltrades Your People litterally die by the thousands because they cant afford healthcare. You US Citiziens are so brainwashed and know nothing about the world.

  • @jhaeck1
    @jhaeck1 23 дня назад +206

    finally a happy story

  • @ChrisBre1
    @ChrisBre1 23 дня назад +107

    As a veteran of the Air National Guard I salute everybody military and civilian who took part in this difficult and heroic operation! Way to go!

  • @Sewingliz
    @Sewingliz 21 день назад +20

    You could see the air force response from the NC coast. There was talk of a rescue, but no follow up locally. So glad the young man is doing well.

  • @jaimeduncan6167
    @jaimeduncan6167 18 дней назад +19

    She and her boy had "exactly" the same beautiful smile. I dream of a world where the main purpose of the army was extreme rescue.

    • @cvn6555
      @cvn6555 15 дней назад

      That is preposterous. There has never been nor never will be a time when a country has not the need to bring destruction upon those who would hurt them.

  • @HopperYTRealChannel
    @HopperYTRealChannel 23 дня назад +60

    This kid is definitely be the talk of school and friends

    • @linedanzer4302
      @linedanzer4302 23 дня назад +3

      Right?! His popularity will definitely soar!

  • @argentum530
    @argentum530 23 дня назад +340

    There are not many nations that can perform this evolution safely. Go USAF!

    • @3120DownForce
      @3120DownForce 23 дня назад +17

      What are you talking about? There are approximately 85 other countries that can accomplish this same mission.

    • @superiortoall22
      @superiortoall22 23 дня назад +39

      @@3120DownForcenot true, a lot of countries don’t have mid-flight helicopter refueling capabilities nor do they have pararescue men

    • @newyorkcity76
      @newyorkcity76 23 дня назад +1

      Why not

    • @newyorkcity76
      @newyorkcity76 23 дня назад +6

      @@superiortoall22so uk and France and Germany don’t have this capability 😊

    • @superiortoall22
      @superiortoall22 23 дня назад +14

      @@newyorkcity76 honestly probably not, the capability for something immediately offshore sure but for 600 miles, I’d be surprised. Also PJs or para-rescue men are unique to the US military.

  • @shannandesh
    @shannandesh 23 дня назад +104

    Best military in the world!! Thank you for your service!!

    • @jjperceval
      @jjperceval 23 дня назад +4

      thats pushing it a bit...

    • @Psychiatricnerd
      @Psychiatricnerd 23 дня назад +1

      @@jjpercevalah cmon we could take North Korea.

    • @hecticphusion
      @hecticphusion 21 день назад +2

      @@jjperceval who do you honestly believe could even stand a chance against us in a conventional war?

    • @jjperceval
      @jjperceval 21 день назад +1

      @@hecticphusion vietnamese farmers

    • @eandvwigle7510
      @eandvwigle7510 21 день назад +3

      Gentlemen I don’t think this video is the appropriate place to make arguments about this.

  • @bryangriffin2093
    @bryangriffin2093 23 дня назад +47

    The dedication of our great men and women in the airforce and all our other military is truly inspiring

  • @TheSuperMoeFoe
    @TheSuperMoeFoe 16 дней назад +4

    Wife and I were on this ship and watched the operation unfold. What great work and professionalism by all. Passengers really cheered as they got him to chopper.

  • @macarthuralexander7215
    @macarthuralexander7215 23 дня назад +30

    Wishing this young man all the best.

  • @IntrepidFraidyCat
    @IntrepidFraidyCat 23 дня назад +63

    Wow! 3 refuelings

    • @jessesteeltown
      @jessesteeltown 22 дня назад +4

      that part is the craziest thing... they must have been hours off the coast... somewhere near Bermuda

    • @GrayRaceCat
      @GrayRaceCat 16 дней назад

      @@jessesteeltown They said the ship was 400 miles off the coast.

  • @chrismaggio7879
    @chrismaggio7879 23 дня назад +38

    That makes all the other excursions seem boring! Good for you, men and women of the US AF! You absolutely rock!!

  • @nitab1971
    @nitab1971 23 дня назад +15

    The Coast Guard and the Air Force!!! For one young boy! Fabulous!!!!!

  • @TheOlveraFam
    @TheOlveraFam 23 дня назад +63

    That’s our military! Proud American here #USA 🇺🇸

  • @nathanappleby5342
    @nathanappleby5342 23 дня назад +10

    You don't hear stories like this every day! That boy and his family were blessed!

    • @Tocsin-Bang
      @Tocsin-Bang 22 дня назад

      Similar rescues are carried out every few weeks by the Portuguese Air Force.

    • @Nick-eu5zu
      @Nick-eu5zu 9 дней назад

      ​@@Tocsin-Bang with aerial refueling?

  • @nathansodja
    @nathansodja 23 дня назад +27

    Proud of you USAF! saved that boy

  • @vrdragon12
    @vrdragon12 23 дня назад +14

    Those guys are real heroes. Though extremely difficult and tricky, they pulled it off. Well done

    • @cvn6555
      @cvn6555 15 дней назад

      Not difficult nor tricky. They train to do such things all the time. Not heroes.

  • @maryannedelaney
    @maryannedelaney 16 дней назад +2

    I love that she acknowledges the people on board. As a bystander there is really nothing you can do, but you can show your love and support by cheering for them. Not everyone appreciates that. I am so glad that he will be okay. ❤ And what a great story he will tell his friends.

  • @Sureshots.
    @Sureshots. 23 дня назад +27

    This makes me happy to be an American 🇺🇸

  • @nobodynobody7574
    @nobodynobody7574 18 дней назад +3

    I saw this same rescue on a cruise ship many years ago. It was awesome. Like watching a movie. Glad to know u are safe. Get Well Soon!🙏🏾

  • @NealB123
    @NealB123 23 дня назад +15

    Exceptional teamwork by everyone!

  • @suemcleod4134
    @suemcleod4134 23 дня назад +15

    Glad he is ok! We docked next to this ship at port!
    Our ship also, had a medical emergency with a crew memeber and we had to turn around and go back to meet the coast guard...i hope that crew member is ok, as well!

  • @Pink_143_6
    @Pink_143_6 23 дня назад +16

    Prayers for a speedy recovery! TY to our servicemen!

  • @ScottStathis
    @ScottStathis 23 дня назад +13

    As an Army veteran, I joke a lot about Chairforce, but this video shows how great all the members of all the US Armed Force truly are. Much respect to the USAF!

    • @ivyqueen9198
      @ivyqueen9198 23 дня назад +9

      It's like siblings...we can joke about each other, but don't any outsiders joke about any of us.

    • @ScottStathis
      @ScottStathis 23 дня назад +1

      @@ivyqueen9198 Exactly!!!

    • @loganbaileysfunwithtrains606
      @loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 23 дня назад +3

      Airforce is specialized in rescues and recoveries, and dropping a bunker buster on top of your house in the middle of the night 😂

    • @perryallan3524
      @perryallan3524 23 дня назад +2

      As you know... There's a lot of rivalry when you are serving.... But, once out and in civilian life that just melts away in most situations. We all served... and it does not matter which branch; and we all have each others back.

    • @ScottStathis
      @ScottStathis 22 дня назад

      @@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 Hmmmmm, I never consider that last part.🫨 I Love The Airforce!!!

  • @larryg.9187
    @larryg.9187 23 дня назад +18

    A genuine heart warming story ! 👍 🇺🇸 👍

  • @JangersTheDog
    @JangersTheDog 9 дней назад +1

    Now that is some teamwork. I loved going on detachments when I was in the Navy.

  • @jaythom107
    @jaythom107 19 дней назад +1

    My grandfather was an Air Force veteran. This makes me proud for him and i know he'd be beaming with pride hearing about this.

  • @Punisher6791
    @Punisher6791 13 дней назад +1

    this is why u should thank healthcare workers and anyone who serves or has served.

  • @carolwhite6979
    @carolwhite6979 12 дней назад +1

    Our military is incredibly skilled and compassionate. Great job!

  • @jessicasnyder2256
    @jessicasnyder2256 23 дня назад +6

    Praying for a speedy recovery and I pray you get a second chance at having a better & healthier vacation ! Prayers kiddo

  • @brianwong4458
    @brianwong4458 18 дней назад +1

    thank you to our service member for the rescue of this young boy.

  • @jishingaaru
    @jishingaaru 23 дня назад +6

    So if I can get the military to airlift me to hospital it would be cheaper than taking an ambulance, wild. Haha.

  • @newyorknewyork9790
    @newyorknewyork9790 23 дня назад +1

    Thnx so much to everyone involved in his rescue.

  • @ezmealstravels9221
    @ezmealstravels9221 23 дня назад +2

    Thank you for your service!

  • @boxerloverkz812
    @boxerloverkz812 17 дней назад

    Wow! Thank you to all involved in getting this Boy and Mom to the hospital as quickly as possible. I had the chills and crying with this story. !!USAF!!

  • @TheCarynWardRoss
    @TheCarynWardRoss 22 дня назад

    Wow. This warmed my heart. This is the best of who we are. Bless you Aiden and your family! 🙏🏽❤️

  • @reinapatricia6717
    @reinapatricia6717 23 дня назад

    Thank God for their rescue, very awesome and I'm glad her son is doing well.

  • @faithinhumanity3390
    @faithinhumanity3390 23 дня назад +1

    Thank you all for saving this sweet boy

  • @you2angel1
    @you2angel1 23 дня назад +1

    Wow!
    Thank you to our service members! Truly °~•.☆.•~°

  • @sland6428
    @sland6428 15 дней назад

    So glad they saved him 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @debigustafson8942
    @debigustafson8942 16 дней назад

    Thank you for your service! Job well done.

  • @NatureLoverReturns
    @NatureLoverReturns 23 дня назад +1

    Thank you, Air Force rescue crews! Beautiful job!!

  • @gew9487
    @gew9487 23 дня назад +1

    A miracle! So thankful to all those rescuers!!! Terrific young boy is doing well!! My husband retired USAF Pararescue! He's done several ship rescues! So thankful for those trained to save lives! A blessing for sure!!❤❤🙏🙏

  • @StamperWendy
    @StamperWendy 23 дня назад +1

    Prayers going up!

  • @dianemackey
    @dianemackey 23 дня назад +27

    The Air Force does not charge for rescues! Stop saying the family will be billed for this!

    • @norcalemt02
      @norcalemt02 23 дня назад +2

      They will get a bill from the cruise ship to visit the medical center.

    • @mustlovedogs5569
      @mustlovedogs5569 21 день назад

      Travel insurance

    • @norcalemt02
      @norcalemt02 21 день назад

      @@mustlovedogs5569 only if you purchase it.

    • @lummoxx8586
      @lummoxx8586 21 день назад

      @@norcalemt02
      Does your Dr. work for frree?

    • @norcalemt02
      @norcalemt02 21 день назад

      @@lummoxx8586 I never said they work for free

  • @sharonmeekma757
    @sharonmeekma757 18 дней назад +1

    I’m an AIR FORCE veteran and this is how our country should work. It cost me $1,500 out of pocket when my local ambulance service drove me 5 miles for an ER visit for anaphylactic shock. Not affordable for your average person but still grateful.

  • @LoganJohnson-lm2bh
    @LoganJohnson-lm2bh 18 дней назад

    So many emotions , so many things i could say ,so many things had to be done without a single mistake .My uncle was a lifer in the Airforce so i say this ,thank you all for what you do and well done for what you did .

  • @alanroberson9749
    @alanroberson9749 23 дня назад +4

    Very good job dudes and well done!!! Congratulations 999.40% yo. GO AIR FORCE!!

  • @dhickey5919
    @dhickey5919 23 дня назад +1

    The best recruitment video I've ever seen. Just amazing.

  • @Pink_143_6
    @Pink_143_6 23 дня назад +4

    #BostonStrong 💪🏼 mama and son! What an amazing rescue!

  • @rovermiles1
    @rovermiles1 22 дня назад +1

    God bless them!

  • @james1787
    @james1787 23 дня назад +1

    Great job USAF! Phenomenal teamwork by all! Wishing the kid a speedy recovery

  • @ERAforALL
    @ERAforALL 23 дня назад +6

    There are a lot of posts about the expenses of this rescue. I see it as more like a training mission, but more, obviously. Our tax dollars are used for many of those, without an actual rescue in the scenarios. It was good practice for our service members, with a highly satisfying conclusion.

  • @bowler7922
    @bowler7922 23 дня назад +3

    See this is wonderful!

  • @chad872
    @chad872 22 дня назад

    heros thank you air force

  • @mothersgauri4137
    @mothersgauri4137 23 дня назад

    Definitely needed to hear this story today.

  • @KAMB_n_Jinx
    @KAMB_n_Jinx 23 дня назад

    Wonderful response.

  • @captraykelly
    @captraykelly 18 дней назад

    Great to ship crew and helicopter crew. Great reporting

  • @gamej7946
    @gamej7946 23 дня назад +9

    Rescue missions are exciting to watch. What a sight to behold for the passengers on the cruise ship.

  • @user-st2ti6pt5o
    @user-st2ti6pt5o 22 дня назад

    Big salute to our AirForce. Praying for his recovery.

  • @reelinwithrob5086
    @reelinwithrob5086 23 дня назад +6

    Pararescue are the best in the business. "These Things We Do, That Others May Live", the motto of the Pararescuemen. Thank You for the amazing things you men do.

  • @surferbob9419
    @surferbob9419 19 дней назад

    Great team effort. One lucky boy.

  • @GrimAdol
    @GrimAdol 17 дней назад

    Sad he got sick but he now has the coolest story to tell at school and how he was on a free ride with the Air Force 😃 get better kid! You got this!

  • @CharlieFernandez-eb9df
    @CharlieFernandez-eb9df 22 дня назад

    Thank. You. Us air force

  • @camillewright7914
    @camillewright7914 23 дня назад +4

    My Uncle was Air Force and later National Guard. Let's Gooo

  • @michelesmith85
    @michelesmith85 22 дня назад

    Those service members are the real heroes in our world. Way to go!

  • @kennethlemanski7399
    @kennethlemanski7399 23 дня назад +2

    Another reason to be a proud Air Force Retiree.

  • @dianemakes
    @dianemakes 14 дней назад

    Beautiful story! Nice way to start my morning.

  • @quickgadget3964
    @quickgadget3964 23 дня назад +2

    WELL DONE AIR FORCE!!!

  • @Noledad77
    @Noledad77 19 дней назад

    Passengers and crew on the ship, the boy and his family, and the AF crews all have a story that they can tell for years to come! Well done all around.

  • @incognitomode5052
    @incognitomode5052 23 дня назад +1

    Its amazing to think about the logistics, cost, and people involved to save his life. 🇺🇸

  • @user-xt9pd8ds7n
    @user-xt9pd8ds7n 23 дня назад +4

    Wow

  • @justinepaula-robilliard
    @justinepaula-robilliard 20 дней назад

    This is how you keep skills current, how exciting it must have been for all the crews involved, maybe the young patient becomes a pilot or para rescue paramedic...A great day.

  • @macarthuralexander7215
    @macarthuralexander7215 23 дня назад +1

    That’s awesome.

  • @lynnpardo
    @lynnpardo 22 дня назад

    I am so admiring and proud of our military.

  • @heavenlynature7113
    @heavenlynature7113 22 дня назад

    Hats off to the Air Force crew.

  • @thomasmckendry8566
    @thomasmckendry8566 22 дня назад

    Thank you Coast Guard and Air Force

  • @corvinlord
    @corvinlord 23 дня назад

    Lets fkn go! On some things we are thankfully still very united.

  • @bradschwamberger1217
    @bradschwamberger1217 18 дней назад +1

    Well he was in great hands with the PJ's.

  • @avinandanbhadra1274
    @avinandanbhadra1274 21 день назад

    RESPECT FOR THE REAL LIFE SUPER HEROES, GOD BLESS THE KID, I HOPE HE IS RECOVERING WELL😣😣😣😣😣😣😣🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍

  • @WilderFamFarm4
    @WilderFamFarm4 18 дней назад

    Air Force is Amazing!

  • @lisatbelk
    @lisatbelk 11 дней назад

    What an awesome job, Air Force! 🇺🇸

  • @ggrace1133
    @ggrace1133 23 дня назад +1

    Rock on USAF! You’re heroes!!!

  • @Michael-vo8zo
    @Michael-vo8zo 23 дня назад +2

    Pjs are the best of the best when it comes to rescue!

  • @michaelbilgen2976
    @michaelbilgen2976 23 дня назад +1

    I hope that he recovers quickly.

  • @First1ToComment
    @First1ToComment 23 дня назад +1

    Rip

  • @phillipayoung10
    @phillipayoung10 23 дня назад +6

    Was this the rescue everybody was talking about? Hope he's doong well!! Air Force baby!!!

  • @patricawilson6375
    @patricawilson6375 22 дня назад +1

    Great that the ship medical team was on ball. Kudos all. Wish I could offer you a holiday here but maybe Carnival will give a do over, cheers❤❤❤❤❤

  • @user-kb7zo8fg3o
    @user-kb7zo8fg3o 18 дней назад

    Awesome! 😊

  • @Anthony-vh6ef
    @Anthony-vh6ef 23 дня назад

    Glad this kid was saved!

  • @mattseifman9534
    @mattseifman9534 16 дней назад

    Thats amazing. You call coast guard rescue and you get USAF coordinated rescue team. These are highly disciplined individuals who do not mess around. They go in and get the job done in the blink of an eye. Not a minute wasted

  • @ScarletAdhesive
    @ScarletAdhesive 23 дня назад

    WOW!

  • @SuperTrb0
    @SuperTrb0 23 дня назад +1

    Best military on the planet.

  • @patbaisey5774
    @patbaisey5774 18 дней назад

    Great job Air Force!!!

  • @Laurie-rq3xq
    @Laurie-rq3xq 23 дня назад +1

    Go Air Force! 🇺🇸

  • @freedomisntfree_44
    @freedomisntfree_44 19 дней назад

    This is awesome 🤙

  • @mitchsterling3266
    @mitchsterling3266 23 дня назад

    Im very happy 😊