Just In:Injured U.S. Service Members from Venezuela Raid Flown to San Antonio for Treatment.

In the wake of a dramatic U.S. military operation over the weekend that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, several American service members who were wounded during the mission have been flown to hospital for medical treatment.

Medical Evacuation and Treatment

According to local and national reporting, a C-17 Globe master III medical evacuation aircraft transported U.S. troops injured in the operation from Puerto Rico to Joint Base San Antonio, where they were take Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) — one of the nation’s premier military trauma and recovery centers.

San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones confirmed that the wounded service members are receiving care at BAMC, though she emphasized that many specifics remain classified due to the sensitive nature of the mission.

Extent of Injuries and Recovery

The Pentagon and U.S. officials have publicly acknowledged that seven U.S. service members were injured during the raid in Caracas. Of these, five have already returned to duty, while two remain in recovery, receiving ongoing medical care in San Antonio. Officials say all injuries were non-life-threatening.

The types of wounds reportedly include shrapnel and bullet injuries, sustained amid intense combat as U.S. forces targeted Maduro’s fortified compound. Despite these encounters, U.S. military leaders praised the skill and preparedness of their troops in completing such a high-risk mission with relatively few casualties.

Context: The Military Operation

The mission — codenamed Operation Absolute Resolve — took place early Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.

It involved widespread airstrikes and a ground assault carried out by U.S. special operations forces, including elite units such as Delta Force and supporting aviation elements.

Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were seized and transported out of the country to face federal charges in the United States.

The operation drew global attention and controversy, triggering debate over its legality, geopolitical consequences, and humanitarian impact.

Venezuelan authorities reported dozens of military personnel and civilians were killed during the raid.

San Antonio’s Role in Recovery

San Antonio has played a key role in the care of injured U.S. service members due to its long history as a military medical hub.

Brooke Army Medical Center specializes in treating trauma and combat-related injuries and has been central to the recovery of wounded warriors from conflicts around the world.

Local officials and community members have expressed support for the service members and their families during this recovery period, highlighting the city’s long-standing ties to the U.S. military.

Summary: In the aftermath of the U.S. military’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, seven American service members were injured and evacuated to San Antonio for medical treatment.

Five have returned to duty, and two remain in recovery at Brooke Army Medical Center.

The mission and its aftermath continue to unfold, with significant political and diplomatic reverberations worldwide.