SMAC350 Jungle Aviation and Relay Service

SMAC350 Jungle Aviation and Relay Service

Author: Carl Valeri May 14, 2026 Duration: 50:51
For over 75 years, JAARS (Jungle Aviation and Relay Service) has dedicated itself to covering the last mile of missions through aviation. Typically involving transport of missionaries, translators and logistical support, JAARS has established itself as a leader in missionary aviation in the world's green band of rainforests and jungle regions. Steve Russell, president of JAARS, joins us to discuss the valuable role JAARs plays and its new direction towards their new MedEvac mission. Welcome to the show Steve! Preflight: Sponsor: https://AviationCareersPodcast.com Cruise Flight: Interview: The mission of JAARS. Why MedEvac is important? Where can we find JAARS? How can we help either through donations or volunteering? https://www.jaars.org/ After Landing Checklist: Links: https://www.jaars.org/ https://www.jaars.org/uncharted https://SNFRadio.org

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