American warriors wounded in the daring capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro are now recovering in Texas, as explosive details emerge of the fierce ground fire that nearly turned President Trump’s precision operation into a bloodbath. Two U.S. service members are receiving care at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio after the January 3 raid, which involved Delta Force commandos facing intense resistance from Venezuelan and Cuban security forces. The operation, codenamed “Absolute Resolve,” successfully removed a dictator aligned with American adversaries.
Story Highlights
- Two U.S. soldiers recovering at Brooke Army Medical Center after January 3 raid capturing Maduro.
- Delta Force commandos faced intense ground fire from Venezuelan and Cuban security forces.
- Operation involved 200 personnel and 150+ aircraft in unprecedented special operations mission.
- Seven total U.S. troops injured but zero fatalities despite enemy resistance.
Heroes Return Home for Treatment
Two brave American service members injured during Operation Absolute Resolve are receiving world-class care at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Pentagon confirmed seven total troops sustained injuries during the January 3 raid, with five already returning to duty. Defense officials praised the “excellent care” being provided to the wounded warriors, emphasizing their rapid recovery progress. This marks the human cost of President Trump’s bold decision to end Maduro’s oppressive dictatorship through decisive military action.
The Pentagon confirmed two U.S. service members are still recovering from injuries sustained while carrying out the capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro. Five other soldiers also suffered injuries and have since returned to duty.
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Fierce Resistance Nearly Overwhelms Elite Forces
Pentagon briefings revealed the extraordinary danger faced by Delta Force commandos as they encountered withering ground fire from Venezuelan forces and 32 Cuban security personnel protecting Maduro. One helicopter sustained damage during the low-altitude insertion at just 100 feet over water. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed that approximately 200 U.S. personnel participated in the night-vision assault, catching Maduro by surprise just three minutes before capture. The operation’s success despite fierce resistance demonstrates the superior training and equipment of American special operations forces.
General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, emphasized the months of meticulous preparation that prevented casualties from becoming fatalities. The CIA had penetrated Maduro’s inner circle since August 2025, while military planners rehearsed the raid using a replica of his downtown Caracas residence. This intelligence advantage, combined with massive air support from 150+ aircraft, overwhelmed Venezuelan air defenses and enabled the successful capture. The operation echoed the 1990 capture of Panama’s Manuel Noriega, occurring exactly 36 years later.
Trump’s Strategic Victory Against Leftist Tyranny
President Trump’s authorization of this high-risk mission represents a decisive rejection of the failed diplomacy that allowed Maduro’s socialist regime to terrorize Venezuela for over a decade. The operation successfully removed a dictator aligned with Cuba, Russia, and Iran—enemies of American interests who have destabilized the Western Hemisphere. San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, despite her political background, acknowledged relief at having “one less dictator” while warning about transition challenges ahead. This victory demonstrates Trump’s commitment to confronting authoritarian regimes rather than appeasing them.
The successful raid validates Trump’s America First foreign policy approach, using overwhelming force to achieve clear objectives while minimizing American casualties. Unlike previous administrations that relied on sanctions and diplomatic pressure, Trump chose direct action to end Maduro’s reign of terror. The operation’s precision and success rate—capturing a sitting foreign leader with zero U.S. fatalities—showcases American military superiority and serves as a powerful deterrent to other hostile regimes worldwide.
Watch the report: Wounded U.S. troops being treated at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio
Sources:
- Two US soldiers injured in Venezuela raid recovering at San Antonio military medical center
- Injured troops from Maduro capture operation flown to San Antonio
- Seven US service members injured in Venezuela raid to capture Maduro, official says
