PRAYERS for the MAHONEY's | | |
It's time to be PJ Strong and keep Marko and Jennifer Mahoney in our prayers. I'm in contact with Elaine Bradshaw and spoke with Marko's wife, Jennifer. Mark has two neurodegenerative diseases: posterior cortical atrophy (atypical Alzheimer’s) and corticobasal syndrome(atypical Parkinson’s disease). He is in hospice care.
Our Brother, Marko and his wife live in Albuquerque, NM. We are a Brotherhood and our Brother needs our prayers and best wishes. Their phone number is 505-385-8221.
A card can be mailed to The Mahoney residence at 7612 Gladden Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. I'm sure anything you include in the card will be greatly appreciated in this time of need. Remember, it's these things we do as a Brotherhood that can make a difference for our Brothers and their families.
On another note, go through your photos and look for pictures of Marko. Please text (505-385-8221) or email (jmah@centurylink.net) photos of Marko to Jennifer. Send them to me too for the PJ photo archive. Thank you.
| | PRAYERS for our WARFIGHTERS | | Our PJ Brothers are in the Middle East, so we all need to be PJ Strong during this time of conflict. We need to pray for them and their families, and for everyone's safety and quick return. God Bless America, God Bless our Commander and Chief, and God Bless our warfighters. | | |
Combat search and rescue is the promise the Air Force makes to American and allied pilots and aircrew: “if you punch out over enemy territory, we’ll come get you.”
The problem is that the rescue force isn’t growing, right as the Pentagon is preparing for a possible conflict with China, where aircraft losses are likely, and the vast waters of the Pacific Ocean make walking home impossible.
For context, the full-time Air Force combat search and rescue, or CSAR, corps has three key components: helicopters that pick up wounded or isolated troops; the C-130 cargo aircraft that command the rescue operation and refuel the helicopters en route; and the pararescuemen (better known as PJs) and combat rescue officers who actually get on the ground or in the water to make the pick-up.
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563rd Rescue Group
- Rescue Off Coast of Mexico
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U.S. Air Force rescue aircrews from the 563rd Rescue Group, supported by Air Forces Southern, conducted a long-range water rescue of a civilian aboard a tanker in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico, February 5, 2026.
The mission underscored how training, experience and cross-unit integration enable Air Force rescue forces to respond when time, distance and personnel availability converge.
The mission began when the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received a request for assistance from the crew of the Maran Gas Olympias, a Greek-flagged liquefied natural gas tanker operating more than 340 nautical miles offshore. A civilian aboard the vessel was experiencing a serious medical emergency that required immediate advanced medical care.
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TASK FORCE HORN OF AFRICA
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Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa conducted an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise in the Union of the Comoros, January 23–26, 2026. The rapid-response training event tested how quickly forces can prepare, deploy and begin operations during a crisis while practicing joint aviation deployment and strengthening regional partnerships across the Western Indian Ocean.
The exercise integrated U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft with KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refueling and airlift support, demonstrating CJTF-HOA’s ability to deploy forces over long distances and operate away from home base while rehearsing alert, marshal and launch procedures alongside personnel recovery and contingency response scenarios.
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‘Improvise, adapt and overcome’ is a well-known phrase in the military, and a few aircraft maintainers at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia took it to heart by fixing an issue that was affecting the Air Force’s newest rescue helicopter, the HH-60W Jolly Green II.
The Moody-based 41st Rescue Squadron had to get some serious training time on the new helicopter in preparation for its first deployment with the aircraft. The problem was that the squadron used up more hoist cables than they expected in training and now had a shortage, the base public affairs shop explained in a recent press release.
The hoist cables are an important piece of equipment: search and rescue airmen use them to pluck trapped or wounded service members or civilians out of spots that the helicopter cannot land in, such as the ocean, a forest fire, or difficult terrain. Like any other piece of equipment, the cables wear out over time and require replacement. What to do about it? The maintainers at the 41st Rescue Generation Squadron came up with a simple idea: use the cables from the older HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters.
| | Most military training focuses on mission execution and combat effectiveness. The US Air Force SERE program (“Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape”) is different, in that it prepares airmen for failure - specifically for isolation, capture, and exploitation. SERE training isn’t about heroics, but about endurance, discipline, and mental resilience. SERE exists because aircrew downed behind enemy lines face extraordinary risks. | | |
URBAN COMBAT COURSE
- PJs, CCT and Special Forces
| | Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) executed a joint operation with U.S. Air Force pararescuemen (PJs), combat controllers (CCTs) and the U.S. Army Security Force Assistance Brigade. The operation served as the culminating exercise in the Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course (SFAUC) for five Special Forces Operational Detachment Alphas (SFOD-A), validating team members on key skills relating to urban combat. | | URGENT:- We are looking for the PJ who was helping Chief Bob 'Willy' Williamson with his disability rating. Gail, Bob's wife needs those records (medical records) back for his Purple Heart paperwork. If you have Willy's medical records or know who does, please contact Gail if you have her contact info, or Curt Herrin at curtisherrin@icloud.com. | | |
Kenneth L. Broderick, 77, of Pittsburgh PA, passed away on February 6, 2026. Kenneth was raised in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood by parents Daniel and Hazel Broderick. He was a graduate of Robert Morris University.
Kenneth's life was devoted to family and country. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1966 and completed two tours during the Vietnam War, serving as a pararescue jumper. His bravery and devotion to service did not end with active duty, he also served in the Air Force Reserves 911th Airlift wing. During his time he rose through the ranks and retired as a Master Sergeant. Afterwards, he would continue working with aircraft, serving a 15 year career with US Air airlines.
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Leonard V. Bisaccia, 91, of Berlin passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Paula (Bergeron) Bisaccia for 37 years.
Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late Camillo and Josephine (Lombardo) Bisaccia. Lenny was a long time Berlin resident and was a U.S. Air Force Pararescue veteran of the Korean War. He was a graduate of Porter School of Design and was formerly employed at DSO Manufacturing, before retiring at 87 years old. Lenny was a member of St. Paul Church, American Legion Post 68, Elks Lodge in Southington, and the Dukes. He was an avid UCONN Basketball fan and NY Yankees Baseball fan. He was a former Berlin baseball coach.
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SGT RAYMOND J. CROW
- Killed in Action
- HH-53 / Jolly Green 61 / Crashed during SAR / Cambodia / 03/27/1972
A1C JAMES E. PLEIMAN
- Killed in Action
- HU-16 / Crown Bravo / Hit by artillery after water landing / North Vietnam / 03/14/1966
A1C RAYMOND A. WAGNER
- Killed in Action
- HH-53 / Jolly Green 61 / Crashed during SAR / Cambodia / 03/27/1972
SRA JASON D. CUNNINGHAM
- Killed in Action
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MH-47 / Chinook / Shot Down, Survived, Shot saving others / Afghanistan / 02/04/2002
SSGT CARL P. ENIS
- Killed in Action
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HH-60 / Pedro / Crashed / Syrian Iraq Border / 03/15/2018
MSGT MICHAEL H. MALTZ
- Killed in Action
- HH-60 / Komodo 11 / Crashed during SAR / Iraq / 03/23/2003
SRA JASOM T. PLITE
- Killed in Action
- HH-60 / Komodo 11 / Crashed during SAR / Iraq / 03/23/2003
MSGT WILLIAM R. POSCH
- Killed in Action
- HH-60 / Pedro / Crashed / Syrian Iraq Border / 03/15/2018
CAPT MARK S. WEBER
- Killed in Action
- HH-60 / Pedro / Crashed / Syrian Iraq Border / 03/15/2018
| This information was compiled by SMSgt (Ret.) Bob LaPointe: https://www.pjhistory.org | |
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In September 1947 the Air Force became a separate service, Air Force Pathfinders, later called Combat Control Teams, were activated in January 1953 to provide navigational aids and air traffic control for a growing Air Force. In the Vietnam War, combat controllers helped assure mission safety and expedited air traffic flow during countless airlifts. Combat controllers also flew as forward air guides in support of indigenous forces in Laos and Cambodia.
Since their activation, combat controllers have made many contributions to Air Force operations worldwide. Combat controllers participated and distinguished themselves in the Southeast Asia conflict including the evacuation of Vietnam and Cambodia, in the Lebanon crisis, the Congo crisis, the Cuban crisis, the China-India confrontation, the Dominican Republic contingency, through today's global war on terror.
Combat controllers were a part of the pre-strike buildup of the United Nation coalition during operation Desert Shield, and heavily involved in the air traffic control, air-to-ground operations, and assault actions that liberated Kuwait from Iraq during the ensuing Desert Storm campaign. Combat controllers also provided extensive air traffic control for the airlift that provided humanitarian relief to Kurdish refugees fleeing into northern Iraq.
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In the escalating skies over North Vietnam, a simple rescue became a brutal lesson in sacrifice.
In the unforgiving chaos of 1965, the U.S. Air Force search and rescue teams had a "That Others May Live" mindset. But for the crew of the CH-3 rescue helicopter known as Jolly 85, that promise led them on a one-way trip into one of the most perilous zones of the war.
Eleven Men Down meticulously reconstructs the true, harrowing story of their fateful mission. Pilot by pilot, moment by moment, this book takes you inside the horrifying experience when a standard search and rescue operation turned into a desperate, hours and days-long battle against overwhelming odds.
This is more than a military history; it is a profound tribute to the bravery of the SAR crews who risked everything, and a poignant look at the immense cost of their commitment. Discover the truth behind Jolly 85 - the heroes, the mission, and the tragedy that time has nearly forgotten.
| ATTENTION GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM CRO’s & PJ’S: | |
The present Pararescue historian is myself, SMSgt (Ret.) Bob LaPointe. I have been collecting material since my retirement in 1995. I managed to document our history from the 1940’s through 2000 with significant success. We have the largest Vietnam War SAR collection outside of the Air Force Historical Research Agency. Hundreds of mission reports, unit histories, and a VN SAR database of over 3000 SARs identifying who the PJs were, who they saved, and several other details on each of these missions. However, from the year 2000 until today, the collection is spotty with significant gaps about the war you bravely fought.
Most of the GWOT data came from news articles. What is needed, is a CRO or PJ or a team of a few teammates, to step up and become a PJA historian(s) for this era of Combat Rescue Officer and Pararescue History. I am 75 now and have committed to continue until at least 2027. I am willing to explain how I accomplished what we have in the Pararescue Digital Historical Archive (PJADHA).
What we are looking for is someone intensely motivated to see that their era of CRO/PJ history documented, saved in the PJADHA, and published on our website. All you need is a computer to begin your collection, time to work on the project, and some understanding of who did what during the GWOT. If you also have some knowledge of website management that would be very useful. If you are interested, email me, Bob at rlapointe@gci.net.
| Overview of the United States Air Force's Special Warfare training pipeline. Covers from entry to graduation. | |
We are collecting photos of all PJs & CROs for an online album and for historical purposes. Email me your photos, if possible, with names of those pictured. Even if you cross-trained or switched services, send those photos too. Team, mission, individual, etc., photos are welcome. I'll cleanup and optimize the photos as needed. I would like names of those in the photos so I can include their names in the file name. The photos are maintained in the public domain and are downloadable to all.
I will add photos as I receive them, but keep in mind, there may be a week to a month process time. Send as many as you want. Email them to me with "PJ Photo" in the subject line. My email address is at the bottom of this newsletter. Thank you.
| Stewardship of the Soil: The Gardens We Command | |
Every one of us is issued a garden at birth. We don't choose the acreage, and we don't choose the terrain. Some are given vast, fertile plots; others are handed a small patch of rocky soil in the wilderness. Some of us work in the shade of ease, while others labor under the intensive heat of trial.
I learned the value of the "small plot" growing up in Queens, New York. My parents’ garden was modest, but it was productive. It yielded the tomatoes and scallions that went into our school sandwiches every day. It wasn't a sprawling estate, but it was theirs, and they tended it with discipline.
Today, tending my garden in the mountains, I’ve found I have a better hand for flowers than for food. But the lesson remains: It is not the size of the plot that matters, but what you do with what you’ve been dealt with.
| Meet our Chaplain - Rev Dr. Thomas Azar (Lt Col, AFSOC Wing Chaplain, Retired) has been serving the Lord and people around the world since 1973 as a pastor, chaplain and missionary. A trained counselor and seminar leader for over 5 decades, he has helped individuals overseas and at home, in peace and in war. | |
CELEBRATING A HERO
- April 10-11, 2026
- Piqua, Ohio
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It's going on 60 years since Operation Abilene and the Battle of Xã Cẩm Mỹ in Vietnam took place. That's when Bill Pitsenbarger saved 60+ lives during the two day battle on April 11-12, 1966. During the battle, Bill refused to leave the battlefield and return to his aircraft. Instead he waived it off to stayed on the ground, treated the wounded and defend their position. Under fire Bill maneuvered to and from the frontline to retrieve the wounded, treat their injuries, hide and camouflage them in case they were overrun. Bill continued risking his life to save the lives of others until he succumb to injuries from gunshot wounds.
As stated, this event is to commemorate Bill Pitsenbarger's 60th anniversary of that historic day in April 1966, when he gave his life, so 'That Others May Live'. That's not just a motto, others did live that day, approximately 60 lives were saved because of Bill's heroic actions and sacrifice.
The Air & Space Forces Association is planning an event with support from the Pararescue Brotherhood, Pararescue Foundation and Air Rescue Association to commemorate Bill Pitsenbarger's 60th anniversary of his historic actions on that day. The event location is Piqua, Ohio, Bill's hometown, just north Daytona, OH, off I-75. Contact me at Jim@Morris.net for more and updated information.
| HOST HOTEL: The event hotel is the Comfort Inn & Suites, 987 E. Ash Street, Piqua, OH. Phone: (937) 778-8100 for reservations. | ITINERARY: If you plan to attend the movie Last Full Measure on Friday evening, attend the event at Pitsenbarger Park or Pits' Gravesite Ceremony on Saturday, you MUST REGISTER through the registration links on of the itinerary webpage. There are two places at the bottom, one for Friday night and the other for Saturday's events. | |
PORTRAITS IN COURAGE - Airman First Class Pitsenbarger distinguished himself by extreme valor on April 11, 1966 near Cam My, Republic of Vietnam, while assigned as a Pararescue Crew Member, Detachment 6, 38th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron. On that date, Airman Pitsenbarger was aboard a rescue helicopter responding to a call for evacuation of casualties incurred in an ongoing firefight between elements of the United States Army's 1st Infantry Division and a sizeable enemy force approximately 35 miles east of Saigon. Airman Pitsenbarger gave his life saving 60 service members from Charlie Company during the longest battle of the Vietnam War.
U.S. Air Force video by Kevin Denter with narration by Master Sergeant Rusty Sawyer - November 2016
| HOMETOWN HERO - Piqua, a small town in Ohio, honors Medal of Honor recipient William Pitsenbarger, who lost his life during the Vietnam War. He gave his life so others may live. | |
CBS SUNDAY - On April 11, 1966, Airman 1st Class William Pitsenbarger personally saved more than 60 service members who had been ambushed by the Viet Cong. He was killed in action while trying to help the injured. The survivors of that battle recommended him for the Medal of Honor, a tribute that would not be fulfilled for nearly 35 years. Pitsenbarger's story is now told in a new film, "The Last Full Measure."
CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with director Todd Robinson about his promise to Vietnam War veterans that their story, and Pitsenbarger's sacrifice, would not be forgotten.
| BEHIND THE SCENES - THE LAST FULL MEASURE (movie) - (featurette / interviews) The Last Full Measure - starring Samuel L. Jackson, Sebastian Stan, Ed Harris, William Hurt, Christopher Plummer, Peter Fonda. Interviews with veterans of Operation Abilene. | |
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT
- April 12, 2026, 2-4 PM
- Troy, Ohio
| In commemoration of the 60th Anniversary, two heroes will share the stage to tell the firsthand story of William H. Pitsenbarger's heroism on the day of his ultimate sacrifice and earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor. | |
Guest Speakers:
- Chief Master Sergeant David Milsten retired from the Air Force after serving for over 30 years. He served as an Air Force Pararescue Airman with Bill Pitsenbarger on that dreadful day,
- Army Veteran and self declared "Mud Soldier", Phillip Hall, survivor of the Battle of Xã Cẩm Mỹ in Vietnam, where Bill Pitsenbarger gave his life so that others may live.
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- LOCATION: Miami Valley Veterans Museum, 2245 S Co Rd 25A, Troy, OH 45373
- DATE: Sunday, April 12, 2026
- TIME: 2 to 4 PM
| Open the Museum's Event webpage link below to sign-up for the speaking engagement and read more about Sunday's event. | |
PARARESCUE REUNION
- August 19-22, 2026
- Helen, Georgia
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By popular demand, the PJ Reunion is going to become an annual event. The next reunion date is August 19-22, 2026, in Helen, GA. The host resort is the Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center in Helen, GA., so mark your calendar.
Attending the reunion is free, that's right, free. Your only expense is your lodging and meals. You can start making hotel reservations today. Call 706.878.2271 and mention you are attending the Pararescue Reunion when you make your reservation. If you prefer to camp, there are camping sites in the area. If you want more specific and information, contact Larry Palmer at lepalmer46@yahoo.com or David Cogswell at dctkc60@att.net for more information.
This is the most relaxing experience a group of PJs can have. No schedules, no micro managed events and no hurry up and wait. And yes, we will have a hospitality room. At this event, you do what you want, when you want and with who you want. And it's one of the most least expensive family vacations you can take, so bring your family and enjoy the cool Georgia mountains. More information to follow.
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42 MILE SCAR SWIM & FUNDRAISER
- April 22-26, 2026
- Arizona Lakes
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The SCAR Swim…in sum, takes place in four lakes, over four days and approximately 42 miles of open water swimming in a beautiful but sometimes harsh Arizona desert environment. The lakes include - Saguaro Lake 9.5 miles, Canyon Lake 9.1 miles, Apache Lake 17 miles, and Roosevelt Lake 6.4 miles.
Mission Overview - Five Pararescue Instructors assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron / Guardian Angel Formal Training Unit in Tucson, AZ are taking on the swim challenge and leading this dedicated fundraising initiative. SCAR is one of the longest marathon swims and organized stage swims in the world. This event is for experienced swimmers and crew wanting to push their mental and physical boundaries. They will be completing in honor of their fallen teammates and their families.
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ARA SYMPOSIUM
- March 4-7, 2027
- San Antonio, Texas
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The Air Rescue Association plans and sponsors an annual Air Rescue Symposium that includes reunion activities, informative briefings, heroic rescue mission recaps, and an awards gala where our award winners are recognized. The 2026 ARA Symposium dates are March 4-7, 2027. Our host hotel is the Holiday Inn River Walk, San Antonito, TX. More to follow so stay turned for more information and updates.
The Air Rescue Association (ARA) has a multi-faceted mission that’s been in existence since 1976. The first is to honor past and present USAF Rescue professionals and capture their history for future generations. The ARA also sponsors multiple USAF-Level awards including the Knight Award, the Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year, and the Rescue Squadron of the Year.
Another important mission for the ARA includes building its member base and actively recruiting any Airman or family member who serves/served in any capacity supporting USAF Rescue operations. ARA partners with the That Others May Live Foundation in helping with fundraising for its mission of scholarships for Rescue families, warfighter appreciation support, and immediate tragedy assistance.
Contact me at Jim@Morris.net about membership information.
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MOVIE - ALONE AT DAWN
- Date: TBD
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Theater Near You
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Marine veteran and actor Adam Driver will portray Air Force combat controller John Chapman in a movie based on the battle in Afghanistan that earned him the Medal of Honor. Chapman died as he fought alone for hours on a mountain top in Afghanistan early in that war, drawing fire on himself as a vulnerable helicopter approached carrying a team of Army Rangers.
Longtime director Ron Howard is set to direct the film, which is reportedly to be called “Alone at Dawn.” Howard has directed dozens of movies, including Apollo 13 and The Da Vinci Code, Deadline reported
The movie will be based on the book of the same name about Chapman, written by Air Force veteran Dan Schilling and Lori Chapman Longfritz. Lori Longfritz is Chapman’s sister and Dan Schilling was a 30-year combat controller and special tactics officer, the Air Force’s job title for officers who train with and lead enlisted combat controllers. Rumors have long circulated about movie deals around the book and Chapman, but no cast and crew have previously been confirmed, until now.
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PARARESCUE FOUNDATION
- Resiliency & Other Events
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PJF Backcountry Colorado Ski Retreat - Colorado Springs, CO
- 10th Mountain Division Huts
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Celebrating a Hero - William H. Pitsenbarger - Ohio
- Pitsenbarger Park, Piqua, OH
- Miami Memorial Park, Covington, OH
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42 Mile SCAR Swim Series for PJF - Arizona
- Saguaro, Canyon, Apache and Roosevelt Lakes, AZ
- Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026, 4:30 AM to Sun, Apr 26, 2026, 9:00 PM
- Our Fundraising Goals - all proceeds will go directly to the Pararescue Foundation
- Raise $68,000+
- Elevate awareness of the Pararescue Foundation’s mission.
- Expand the Foundation's impact across our career field and Brotherhood.
- PJF RALLYUP PAGE
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MORE INFORMATION
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PJF Wellness retreat for USAF Guardian Angel Leaders - Geyserville, CA
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PJ Spouses Appreciation Day - Valdosta, GA
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PJF Wilderness Retreat - Presidential Mountain Range - North Conway, NH
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PJF “Got Your Six Horsemanship” Retreat - Adler, MT
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Peter Kraines Memorial Golf Tournament - Sanford, NC
- Carolina Trace Country Club
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Pararescue Foundation (PJF)
| NOTE: For transparency sake, we’ve just completed and filed its 2024 IRS 990. And, its publish the 2024 Impact Report. Both documents can be found at the bottom of PJF website page. | | PARARESCUE - Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone | |
Pararescuemen and Combat Rescue Officers come from all walks of life, all backgrounds, all races and cultures, all 50 states and from some allied countries. PJs are United States Air Force Special Warfare Airmen who conduct personnel recovery and combat search and rescue operations missions for the U.S. military and its allies behind enemy lines, in hostel and contested areas around the world and in civilian communities.
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As highly trained special operators, PJs & CROs generally work in small teams or attached to SEAL teams, Army Ranger units and Army Special Forces A teams. They also supported NASA missions, and have recovered astronauts after reentry, and supported astronaut rescue and recovery from Space Shuttles emergency reentries and open water ditching.
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AIR FORCE SPECIAL WARFARE
| | Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) comprises highly trained, ground combat forces specializing in applying airpower in challenging environments. These Airmen are organized into Pararescue (PJ), Combat Control (CCT), Special Reconnaissance (SR), and Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) career fields. They integrate air, space, and cyber power with special operations and conventional forces to provide global access, precision strike, and personnel recovery capabilities. | | |
Mission:
- AFSPECWAR's core mission is to enable the application of airpower in austere and contested environments.
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Career Fields:
- Pararescue (PJ): Experts in combat search and rescue, providing medical expertise and recovery capabilities.
- Combat Control (CCT): Experts in air traffic control and terminal attack control, facilitating the movement of forces and equipment.
- Special Reconnaissance (SR): Conduct reconnaissance and surveillance operations, gathering intelligence and assessing battle damage.
- Tactical Air Control Party (TACP): Integrate air and ground operations, guiding air strikes and coordinating fire support.
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Training:
- AFSPECWAR personnel undergo rigorous physical and mental training, including specialized skills like diving, parachuting, and survival training.
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Integration:
- AFSPECWAR works closely with both conventional and special operations forces, often operating in the most demanding and challenging environments.
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Evolving Role:
- AFSPECWAR is continuously evolving to meet the demands of modern warfare, including integrating cyber and information operations.
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Selection Process:
- AFSPECWAR utilizes a rigorous assessment and selection process to identify individuals with the necessary physical and mental attributes.
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BOB HOPE VILLAGE
- Not Just for Widows Anymore
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Bob Hope Village, a.k.a., Air Force Enlisted Village (AFEV) is a 501c3 nonprofit retirement community for widows of Airman and retired married enlisted Airmen, retired single veteran. and exceptions to written policy possible.
Military families understand the life of service. You dress sharp, you report on time, and you stay ready to deploy on a moment’s notice - all for the country you love and the people that you care about. When retirement comes, you and your family have earned the chance to pass the torch, kick back and enjoy the lifestyle of retirement along the beautiful Florida coast. As a not-for-profit retirement community, Air Force Enlisted Village offers a proud and patriotic retirement lifestyle for veterans and surviving spouses.
Nestled along the beautiful Emerald Coast of northwest Florida in Shalimar, it is an active, friendly, fun-filled retirement community, giving you a worry-free lifestyle in a fantastic location within earshot of Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field. From independent living unit to assisted living and memory support, it give military families the easy-breezy retirement you’ve earned.
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Victory Village is becoming a reality. It will be situated across from the Air Force Enlisted Village in Shalimar, Florida. It is a 501c3 nonprofit veteran senior living community with resources and services tailored to meet the financial, physical, mental, spiritual, and social needs of its residents. This blended community will be comprised of wounded warriors and their caregivers, the surviving spouses of retired enlisted Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Guardians, and retired enlisted couples.
To best care for our nation’s heroes and defenders - those who have sacrificed nearly everything, Victory Village will bridge the gap between medical and wellness needs. It’s our duty to ensure these aging service members receive complete support with a specialized continuum of care that will include the following services and amenities:
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- Multiple friendly communities and neighborhoods
- A multidenominational chapel that welcomes all faiths
- A community center with engaging events and activities
- An exercise center with a pool and fitness equipment
- Green spaces, walking paths and communal areas
- Innovative health and wellness services and therapies
- Concierge retail services and more
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The Pararescue Brotherhood is a group of individuals without a formal hierarchy (no Kings). We are about the Brotherhood, not individualism. We do not have a hidden agenda, and we are not self-serving nor self-promoting. All Pararescue Airmen and Combat Rescue Officers are members by default. All AFSPECWAR personnel are welcome and technically, are also members by default. After all, we are all Brothers. Brothers with different color headgear and different shaped flashes working together to achieve a goal.
We don't charge dues and attending our annual reunions are free. Ne fees, surcharges, etc. Our reunions are held in Helen, Georgia. It is open to your entire family and your friends. Lodging and meals is on you. The resort that host our reunions is inexpensive, and you have other options to include camping in the area. We offer a free Pararescue newsletter with AFSPECWAR related news,
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This is the official newsletter of the Pararescue Brotherhood, and now includes news and information on AFSPECWAR. This newsletter is self funded, developed and published for the Brotherhood by a retired PJ. The PJ Newsletter was developed to replace and fill the void left by the PJ AIG when its intent changed. This Newsletter is a nonpartisan, apolitical, non-bias, non self-serving and non self-promoting newsletter.
This newsletter is available free of charge to anyone - no membership, dues, etc., required. Our subscribers are mostly PJs and a lot of CCT. We also have many TACP, Spec Recon, sister service special operators, support personal, and maybe some future AFSPECWAR recruits, some LEGs, etc. Please, no posers.
If you have something you'd like to share with us in the Newsletter, pass something along, share a special interest story, connect with long-lost military Brothers, promote a military event, etc., email me, the editor, at Jim@Morris.net with 'PJ Newsletter' in the subject line. All is subject to review.
Are you are a writer, artist, cartoonist, etc.? We will include your content subject to review. If you are a published author, send us the information for review and we will help promote it.
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Subscribe to the Pararescue Newsletter. It's free to anyone; you don't need to be a PJ to receive it. It's a monthly electronic publication, with Special Editions when warranted and Obituaries as needed.
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