Rep. Nancy Mace Assists in Evacuating Americans from Middle East Conflict

The South Carolina congresswoman worked with a private rescue group to charter a flight for stranded U.S. citizens amid the Iran-Israel crisis.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 1:19pm

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Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., traveled to the Middle East and partnered with the private nonprofit Grey Bull Rescue to evacuate 155 Americans, including 11 infants, from Israel as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran escalated. Mace said she 'jumped in to assist' after learning a South Carolina family was trapped, working with the State Department to charter a flight for the stranded Americans while Grey Bull Rescue provided logistics support.

Why it matters

The evacuation efforts highlight the challenges facing U.S. citizens caught in the crosshairs of the growing conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Mace's involvement also underscores the role some lawmakers are playing in directly assisting constituents during international crises, even as Congress is focused on the upcoming midterm elections.

The details

Mace traveled to the Middle East on Sunday after learning a South Carolina family was trapped in the region due to the conflict. She partnered with Grey Bull Rescue, a Tampa-based crisis response group led by military veterans, to evacuate more Americans. Tens of thousands of U.S. citizens have scrambled to leave the Middle East following widespread flight cancellations and airspace closures. Mace worked with the State Department to charter a flight, while Grey Bull Rescue provided logistical support. On Wednesday night, Mace and dozens of American families landed safely in Greece.

  • Mace traveled to the Middle East on Sunday, March 10, 2026.
  • The evacuation flight landed in Greece on Wednesday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Rep. Nancy Mace

A Republican congresswoman from South Carolina who is running to be the state's next governor.

Grey Bull Rescue

A Tampa-based crisis response group led by military veterans that provided logistical support for the evacuation mission.

Bryan Stern

The founder and chairman of Grey Bull Rescue.

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What they’re saying

“When your people are stranded in a war zone, the only answer worthy of the office, worthy of our state, worthy of our country, is to get them out.”

— Rep. Nancy Mace (Fox News Digital)

“Congresswoman Mace was fully embedded with our team, not to watch, but to work to save lives.”

— Bryan Stern, Founder and Chairman of Grey Bull Rescue (Fox News Digital)

What’s next

The State Department continues to assist in the evacuation of U.S. citizens from the Middle East as the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran escalates.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the critical role lawmakers can play in directly supporting their constituents during international crises, even as Congress is focused on the upcoming midterm elections. It also underscores the challenges facing U.S. citizens caught in the crosshairs of geopolitical conflicts and the importance of effective coordination between government agencies and private organizations in evacuation efforts.