Stories

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    Mountain Week

    It's the culmination of our pre-field orientation: 10 days in the Appalachian Mountains, camping out with top-notch flight instructors and a fleet of airplanes.

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    A Peek in the JAARS Hangar

    How does the work behind the closed doors of the JAARS hangar impact Bible translation around the world? Here’s a peek at a typical day.

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    Shaking the Pods

    After years of designing, building, drawing, testing, and inspections, our underwing cargo pods reach the final hurdle: vibration tests.

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    Unexpected Conversations

    Jono attends a student missions conference to see if there is any way he can use his aviation management degree in missions—and, to his excitement, a Wycliffe representative introduces him to JAARS.

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    Crashing for Missions

    JAARS designs and crash-tests seats for the Kodiak, a new aircraft created specifically for missionary and humanitarian aviation.

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    A New Beginning

    After losing their visas, missionaries Mike and Heather Eastwood return to the United States—and find that God has orchestrated a new beginning for their ministry.

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    Volunteers: Larry and Terry Blackwell

    Though the obstacles seem daunting, Larry and Terry Blackwell trust God's call to serve at JAARS.

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    Volunteers: John and Marlene Custer

    Is it possible that God could use a former funeral director to help speed Bible translation? “You bet,” John Custer replies.

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