'Redneck Air Force' delivers aid to North Carolina mountains | NewsNation Live

A group of volunteers has been airlifting supplies to North Carolina communities hit by Helene. Many of the mountain towns have been cut off ue to damaged roads, and the group, mainly made up of former military members, said they think federal assistance is lacking.

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[karenpowers]

THIS is AMERICA!!! ❤❤❤ Thank you to these former military people who are using their time, talents, and organizational skills to bring hope and help to the people who were devastated by hurricane Helene!!! Thank you for covering the news in a way that doesn't seem biased! Hearing the truth is important!

[Girlinthemtns]

It has been volunteers from across the country that have been doing the helping, regular people coming in with supplies helping us here. Thank you

[exorcists]

God bless these Veterans and Former Special Ops Veterans.

[petermccuskey]

Bless all the volunteers who are making a difference. Thank you for bringing these issues about the government lack of aide and assistance.

[HappyChick]

This confirms that it's up to WE THE PEOPLE to take care of things and to take back our country! Thank you to those who have stepped up and are getting things done!

[sandeewichkoski]

I love these guys from the military. They know how to organize in these kind of conditions and they're just No Nonsense let's get it done. I'm so thankful but they are there

[tappenmom]

God bless our Veterans...they are a national treasure ❤

[julietierney]

God bless the people who are volunteering to help. This is what real Americans are.

[BJ-xsnp]

I'm an elderly lady in Michigan, and please thank all the volunteers and hard working helpers working in this flood area, please thank them for me. I wish I was younger, I would be there helping myself. I am a Vietnam Vet, and would be helping and working right there with you. God bless each and every one of you doing the work to help.

[eio]

Thanks to my fellow Vets and volunteers for making it happen

[patriotblonde]

Well I applied and was DENIED and so was everyone I have talked to…they’re trying to say we’re afraid to apply but that’s not so, we are desperate here and most of us lost all income so we are applying they’re just denying us!

[maryefromky]

i'm an Appalachian, i live in eastern KY in the mountains. very similar to the parts of TN and NC that got hit. we have hollers here too, and very rural isolated little communities tucked up in the hills. i think none of us are surprised at the lackluster response from the feds. i'm just grateful the hillfolk step up and take care of their own, and the military guys, churches and NGO's that are actually operating in the area and actually helping people. i see the Cajun navy all over the place, Samaritan's Purse, there's a few. thank god for them. we'd be on our own if it weren't for these people pitching in. Appalachia is pretty familiar with having to fend for ourselves, but its still just jarring to see. god bless the people that are still dealing with the aftermath of all these storms. i fear this is going to be a more and more common thing in this neck of the woods.

[lindseypettway]

Never think the government can do a better job at anything than an army of good hearted and generous citizens!

[rosegerhard-vfjs]

GOD BLESS THESE "AMERICAN CITIZENS" 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[sallyday]

Americans all over the country, who are unable to help, are PRAYING for all those people who have been devastated by Helene and for those that are helping those people. Thank you for your HUMANITY

[RacecarSpelledBackwards]

“The 9 most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here to help” - Ronald Regan.

[kreese]

We love you active and retired military! Get it done! Praying for you and behind you all the way!

[robertjordan]

$750 is an embarrassment for a family who just lost everything.

[bluskytoo]

I will stand with these folks before i stand with the feds, im ex military.

[sudilos]

I am happy that the people are pulling together with love. To save each other.