Operation Janis – End Reflections
Tyler Tannahill (left) served in Afghanistan in 2006 and Iraq in 2007
Things are wrapping up here for Team Rubicon and Operation Janis here in Joplin, MO. Most of the crew left late last night or early this morning. We are just wrapping up some final admin stuff and accounting for all of the gear. Being here since Tuesday (I think I got here Tuesday- all the days are running together) it has been an amazing experience to work with Jake and all the other TR volunteers. From helping families search for specific items in the rubble, patching roofs, clearing trees, to assisting in Search and Rescue this week has opened a new chapter in my life with assisting with TR wherever the needs may be. It was a great honor to take charge of Operation Janis the last two days and coordinate the relief effort. Thank you to all the donors and those who supported TR in the past and future. TR is making drastic change in these areas and our mission could not be possible without you all.
Tyler Tannahill, Marine Corps – Infantry
Clem helps clear brush and debris during a SAR operation
This was a great bunch of men and women I worked with. I hope I’ll be able to work with them again in the future. I enjoyed learning from people with really cool skills. I felt like we did something worthwhile for the community. For example, Duquesne didn’t seem like it was getting as much support as Joplin and TR went in and made a positive impact helping out CERT teams.
Clem, US Army, Retired
Brad Crescenzo in Joplin
It has been a pleasure and an honor to work with Team Rubicon. I was one of the few civilian volunteers with Operation Janis, and I found the military background of most of the team members to be a huge asset. The efficiency, adaptability, and work ethic of the group was incredible. I never heard a complaint, and never saw hesitation. The leadership within Team Rubicon and the discipline of the participants proved to be invaluable in making the most of our limited resources. I see a promising future for Team Rubicon. I would gladly deploy with these guys again, anytime, anywhere.
-Brad Crescenzo, Wilderness First Responder
Tom Hudson, from Little Rock, AR
I have been responding to disasters fairly regularly since Katrina, but I was curious and maybe a little apprehensive about what I would encounter as one of the only civilians on Operation Janis. The collective military experience of TR proved to be a major asset on our job sites; our team was cohesive and organized, physically capable, enthusiastic about the work, and eager to take on new challenges, solve problems creatively, and adapt and advance. I have been a fan of TR since their fast response to the Haiti earthquake of 2010, and was surprised and happy to have the opportunity to work with them close to home. This is easily one of the best teams I have worked with.
- Tom Hudson
“The leadership within Team Rubicon and the discipline of the participants proved to be invaluable in making the most of our limited resources. I see a promising future for Team Rubicon. I would gladly deploy with these guys again, anytime, anywhere.”
WOW
Just want to Thank TR for the chance to work with such great and talented group of men and women. I was glad to be a part of this mission. There was no place I would have rather spent my time off than with you guys. It was truly an honor and you guys are forever in my thoughts and prayers.
Casey
I just want to say that working with all of the guy’s and gal’s who came out for this TR mission where some of the most hard working folk’s i’ve had the privlage to work with in some time.. with that said i think that I’ will become quite i bit more active in the procurement of futher asset’s that will bring good to the TR crew and make the missions from here on easier and even more effective.
P.S. Keep on keep’n on ” Even if it’s rain’n like a cow piss’n on a flat rock….”