Rep. Cory Mills’s dedication to international rescue efforts
A Daring Midnight Rescue in Haiti
As darkness enveloped the skies, Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) led a small but determined team aboard a rotary wing aircraft to successfully extract 10 Americans from the treacherous situation in Haiti, in what became his third daring intervention amid worldwide turmoil.
The Mission’s Genesis
The call to action came when Rep. Lisa McClain (R-MI) relayed urgent pleas from her constituents. A group connected to the “Have Faith” orphanage, stranded without a way home, faced dire circumstances.
“[These citizens] were abandoned… by the U.S. State Department… The Department… in arranging their own evacuation, neglected support for the Americans remaining there,” Mills shared with the hushed but intense tone of a seasoned veteran.
An Ex-Soldier’s Creed: Serve and Protect
But it wasn’t just a sense of abandonment that spurred Mills into action; it was his drive to serve a “greater purpose than myself,” reflecting his commitment to go beyond and safeguard American lives globally, no matter the personal risk.
- In 2023, Mills spearheaded the evacuation of 255 Americans from Israel amidst growing tensions.
- After Afghanistan fell to the Taliban in 2021, Mills again rose to the occasion, rescuing an American family trapped within a nation in upheaval.
Haiti’s Harrowing Escape
Each operation posed unique risks, and Haiti’s was no different. Gang rule and chaos made the environment perilous.
“We performed a hot load… minimally alerting local contacts… with only seconds on the ground to prevent compromising the mission,” detailed Mills, outlining the precision and stealth needed for Haitian extraction.
Praise for an Unconventional Politician
Jack Brewer, former NFL player turned philanthropist, commended Mills’s extraordinary efforts. “I think he should be celebrated… He’s doing it because he has the power to do so, a blessing from God,” Brewer acclaimingly stated, painting Mills as a politician genuinely serving his constituents.
The Official Stance
The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince remains operational, with a focus on fortifying security. Though nonessential personnel were removed, the State Department’s priority is elsewhere: it announced a charter flight for American evacuees, leaving them to navigate the journey to the airport on their own.
Mills’s Unwavering Commitment
Mills vows to persevere with his rescue missions, fueled by American support and a desire to restore faith in elected leaders. His message is clear:
“I’m trying to rebuild confidence with the American people… We care about you as blue passport-holding Americans who deserve safety and freedom,” Mills stated with conviction, emphasizing inclusivity and the nonpartisan nature of his heroics.
For more on this story, see original reporting from the Washington Examiner.
Through bravery and dedication, Rep. Cory Mills’s rescue operations exemplify a commitment to American lives that transcends politics and reaches into the heart of human compassion and duty.
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