<div class="jetpack-video-wrapper"><iframe class="youtube-player" width="660" height="372" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rQpLrIUF2sE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></div> <p>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&#8217;s green band of rainforests and jungle regions.</p> <p>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!</p> <p>Preflight:</p> <p>Sponsor:</p> <p><a href="https://AviationCareersPodcast.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://AviationCareersPodcast.com</a></p> <p>Cruise Flight:</p> <p>Interview:</p> <p>The mission of JAARS.<br /> Why MedEvac is important?<br /> Where can we find JAARS?<br /> How can we help either through donations or volunteering?<br /> <a href="https://www.jaars.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.jaars.org/</a></p> <p>After Landing Checklist:</p> <p>Links:</p> <p><a href="https://www.jaars.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.jaars.org/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.jaars.org/uncharted" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.jaars.org/uncharted</a></p> <p><a href="https://SNFRadio.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://SNFRadio.org</a></p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/rQpLrIUF2sE" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8559" src="https://stuckmicavcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SMAC350-JAARS-Horizontal-Thumb.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" srcset="https://stuckmicavcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SMAC350-JAARS-Horizontal-Thumb.jpg 1280w, https://stuckmicavcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SMAC350-JAARS-Horizontal-Thumb-300x169.jpg 300w, https://stuckmicavcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SMAC350-JAARS-Horizontal-Thumb-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://stuckmicavcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SMAC350-JAARS-Horizontal-Thumb-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /></a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://stuckmicavcast.com/podcast/smac350-jaars-jungle-aviation-and-relay-service-with-steve-russell/">SMAC350 JAARS &#8211; Jungle Aviation and Relay Service with Steve Russell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://stuckmicavcast.com">Stuck Mic AvCast</a>.</p>