Disaster Response Veterans Service Organization

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Mission

Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with medical professionals to rapidly deploy emergency response teams into crisis situations.

Vision

A new paradigm in disaster response that recognizes and harnesses the skills of military veterans; offering them a chance to continue their service by helping and empowering those afflicted by disasters, and also themselves.

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Operation: Valley Sweep Photo Update

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TR in American Legion Magazine: Mission Possible

Team Rubicon’s rapid response to natural disasters gives combat veterans the challenge they crave. The American Legion Magazine BY KEN OLSEN – October 1, 2012 The moment he saw the [...]

Press Release: Vote for Team Rubicon to Help in Chicago River Clean Up

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Team Rubicon Projects

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Thai/Burma Border 2010 & 2011

Team Rubicon has deployed twice to the Thai/Burma border, sending small training teams to remote villages in Burma and leading local medics in advanced trauma medicine courses. These medics in turn provide healthcare to locals suffering under the Burmese military junta.

Joplin 2011

Team Rubicon was on the ground within 14 hours after a devastating tornado leveled Joplin, MO. For the next eight days, over 25 TR veterans and first responders augmented authorities in search and rescue, debris clearing, and home repair efforts.

Chile 2010

In March 2010, Team Rubicon was the only US non-governmental organization that was working in direct conjunction with the Chilean military; providing medical reconnaissance and mobile triage in the hard to reach coastal communities north and south of Constitución, near the earthquake and tsunami epicenter.

Haiti 2010

Team Rubicon’s initial mission came 3 days after the January, 2010 earthquake that devastated Port-au-Prince. TR immediately mobilized eight veterans and medics, gaining access to Haiti through the Dominican Republic. After 20 days of triage operations, TR had saved countless lives by implementing mobile triage teams involving over 60 volunteers.

Irene 2011

In September, 2011 Hurricane Irene left extensive flood and wind damage along the Eastern Seaboard. TR mobilized five teams of veterans from Florida to Vermont; activating two teams totaling over 20 veterans to conduct debris clearing, home repair, and community relief operations.

Japan 2011

TR carefully assessed and decided against an emergency response to the earthquake and tsunami in northern Japan. TR came to this decision after considering our capabilities versus the robust emergency services and infrastructure of Japan. There is simply no gap for TR emergency medical teams to bridge when host country services start at definitive care.

Japan 2011 Assessment

Mozambique 2011

In September 2011 – with a private earmarked donation – Team Rubicon deployed a team of veterans and medical professionals to Mozambique’s austere central region due to the high concentration of aid around the southern capital Maputo. TR operated children’s clinics seeing between 50-100 patients per day for chronic disease and acute injuries.

Pakistan 2010

Following the Taliban’s threat to target foreign aid workers, Team Rubicon deployed a team in August 2010 to respond to the country’s worst flooding in over 100 years. Team Rubicon utilized mobile oral rehydration clinics to treat victims with life-threatening dehydration and diarrhea.

South Sudan 2011

In January 2011, Team Rubicon deployed a hybrid team of surgeons and veterans to the new nation of South Sudan to support a medical peace initiative brokered by TR’s Dr. Glenn Geelhoed. TR performed up to 10 surgical cases per day and trained local doctors in surgical procedures; empowering locals with a higher standard of indigenous medical care.

Turkey 2011

On October 23rd, the eastern city of Van was struck by a 7.2 M earthquake leveling more than 2,000 structures and burying hundreds of victims under rubble. TR deployed an initial scout team the next day. The recon team consisted of two former Air Force PJ’s with equipment and technical rescue certifications in Confined Space/Structural Collapse.

Turkey 2011 AAR

Tuscaloosa 2011 & Birmingham 2012

Team Rubicon conducted its first domestic mission in April, 2011 following the deadly tornadoes that ripped through the Southeast. Over 20 veterans responded to Tuscaloosa, AL; providing debris clearing, home repair, and emergency operations management to local authorities. In January 2012, TR deployed following the tornadoes that ripped through Birmingham.

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