In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn is joined by Robert E. Lee, a former United States Coast Guard flight mechanic.

Lee shares his experiences during his time in Clearwater, Florida, starting with his first rescue. He recounts responding to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, describing the challenges and dangers of these missions, including dealing with survivors who didn’t want to be rescued and witnessing the storms’ devastation.

He also discusses two other standout rescues in Clearwater: One involving two men found in the water after their boat sank, and another with the unique twist of being able to drive the survivor home.

From there, Lee reflects on his time in Houston, sharing insights on the camaraderie with different pilots and his transition back to Houston for a twilight tour. He also recalls a heroic car accident rescue that earned him the Puro Clean Award. Enjoy!

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In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn is joined by John Green, U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer #111.

Green, a former United States Coast Guard rescue swimmer, shares his experiences and stories from his time in the service. He discussed his background, how he became a rescue swimmer, and his most memorable experiences as a rescue swimmer.

Green’s first rescue involved spotting a survivor of an aircraft crash in shark-infested waters, deploying into the water, and rescuing the unconscious survivor. John's heroic and selfless actions saved the survivor's life.

For the rest of our conversation we go over multiple rescues that Green was involved with during his Coast Guard career. Rescues that earned him multiple Letter of Commendation awards as well as a Distinguished Flying Cross. A rescue where he and his crew saved 51 people from a rig explosion, earning recognition in books and magazines.

Overall, Greens's stories highlight the bravery, teamwork, and dedication of Coast Guard rescue swimmers. Enjoy!

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In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn joins the FROST team as they prepare for operations at the Las Cruces Air & Space Expo in New Mexico. Featuring Joe Sarber, Bob Yanacsek, Tim Spencer, Matthew Hall, Luke Lansdell, Cory Britt, and Lori Evans, the team shares their FROST journey.

As the conversation unfolds, they recount memorable rescue stories, including an airport injury, a man stuck in a tree, a cat rescue, the Oklahoma City bombing, and a tree trapping a woman in her bed.

The episode wraps up with final thoughts and a message from the Air Boss. Enjoy!

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