Colonel Bravo’s Miraculous Escape from Iran | Portland Maine News

A U.S. Air Force colonel, call sign “Bravo,” survived a harrowing missile strike over Iran after his jet was hit during a high-stakes mission in April. Falling at 70-100 mph with a damaged parachute, he prayed for survival as he plummeted through the sky. Though severely injured—broken back, shoulder, and arm—he pushed himself to hike up a seven-thousand-foot ridge, eventually signaling his location to rescuers. His wingman, “Alpha,” was found hours later, but Bravo’s resilience and determination kept him alive until a rescue team, despite mechanical mishaps, extracted him within 24 hours. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hailed it a miracle, crediting teamwork, training, faith, and leadership—and declaring America won’t leave anyone behind. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://fox23maine.com/news/nation-world/air-force-officer-shares-rescue-story-after-iran-shot-down-jet-pete-hegseth-missile More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/04e4899c40a9dec4 Report issues to [email protected].