0730: Operation Janis in Joplin, MO

Our TR volunteers (3 active duty DIs from Ft. Knox) head up to a roof to tarp it - and completed the project 1 hour before torrential rain and hail began.

Tom and Jake discussing the plan of action with a homeowner whose roof had been several damaged by a fallen tree.

As a tree gets sawed down, the rest of TR works to keep the tree from falling back onto the house.

Tom and Tyler work to keep the chainsaws running all day- multiple change of chains, oil and gas refills.

Clem, an army vet of 20 years, clears debris.

Shawn Beidler, a former Marine Scout Sniper from Memphis, TN keeps a smile on everyone's face throughout the mission.

Tom and Shawn say goodbye as some of TR's vets leave Joplin.

After being called to an area of Duquesne that hadn't yet received search and rescue efforts, TR members await the go-ahead to begin searching.

Brad signing in to participate in recovery operations.

TR hits the road.

Adam Henderson, Army Infantry veteran, looks through a home in Duquesne that had yet to be searched for survivors.

Tyler Tannahill, Marine Infantry veteran, checks a trailer for survivors.

Brad Crescenzo, Wilderness First Responder, searches through a wooded area.

TR conducts recovery operations in Duquesne

All on line.

Tom Hudson climbs through debris.

Tim Fortney searching the debris.

Tyler Tannahill and Tom Hudson.

Who doesn't love a puppy? While taking a break, this little guy got TR's attention.

Jake pulls a nail out of his shoe while working.

This house was blown about 8 feet off its foundation. TR was searching through the house when a woman approached and asked if anyone knew the whereabouts of the woman who lived there - it was her sister looking for her. A neighbor heard and answered yes, the sister had survived and had been seen that morning. TR members were pumped to watch another "happy ending" take place.

Jake Wood, President of Team Rubicon, thanks RSC Equipment Rental and Husqvarna for their substantial and crucial donation!

TR veterans enter a home that has not been searched since the tornado hit late Sunday

Vietnam veteran Larry, and his wife Mary Lynn

0730: Morning PT to start off the day

0745: preparing equipment before heading for the day

0745: Jake Wood, Team Leader, issuing the plan of the day

0800: a team from the missou student vets organization joins TR on the first mission of the day - helping clear several large trees out of Larry Fuhr's backyard.

0800: Adam Henderson, Army Infantry, on the saw in Larry's backyard.

1000: The team finishes up at Larry's and discusses which area of Joplin most needs their attention.

Joplin residents survey the damage to their homes

Homeowner Leny Baker gets help from TR in cutting down a gigantic tree in his backyard.

Adam Henderson, Army Infantry veteran, gets personal with the tree in Leny's backyard.

Melvin and his wife Kathleen just purchased their Joplin home before the storm struck. TR helped them remove fallen trees and tarp/patch up their roof. At one point, Melvin, who had been working tirelessly with the TR guys on his roof, just stood still amidst all the action and said "I just don't know whether I'm coming or going." "That's why we're here," said a TR volunteer.

Nicole Green and Kathleen joke about all the damage to the house, while wondering how her garden of strawberries survived.

Makeshift street markers show TR the way around the neighborhoods.

John Neihls, Civilian Flight Medic, from Denver, CO

Tom Hudson, from Denver, CO, telling everyone about a few houses that need TR's attention.

The team prepares before descending upon a new property.

Nicole Green, Air Force veteran, looks over the damage

The team helps out a family desperately looking for personal belongings in the rubble of their home.

Tim Fortney, former Marine Scout Sniper, takes a moment to capture a powerful image on his phone.

A reminder of how powerful and violent the storm was.

The Bobcat is back in action

Tim goes to work digging through the remains of the house.

Adam Henderson and Ian Johnson at work - a new home, more trees to cut down.

All 6'6 of Jake in action.

Tyler Tannahill, Marine Infantry veteran from Overland Park, KS, clears debris.

Shawn Beidler, Marine Scout Sniper, from Memphis, TN and Jake Wood, Marine Scout Sniper, from Los Angeles, CA reconnect after serving together with TR in Tuskaloosa last month.

TR rallys up at the end of the day, counting equipment and people, before heading out for the night.