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Born in the jungles of Burma in 1943, the
Pararescue career field evolves and expands
global mission capabilities, yet continues with the
same ultimate goal of saving lives. It remains the
only military enterprise dedicated to preserving
life, whether military or civilian, including US and
other nationalities.
In hostile environments, the Pararescuemen, or
PJs (from parachute jumper) can be engaged
with and partnered with any allied force to render
emergency medical care and oversee the safe
transport of wounded or injured patients.
PJs are also called upon to render aid to civilian
populations around the world who are in need of
life-sustaining care. Natural disasters,
threatening conditions, dangerous terrain and
“acts of God” send these highly trained care-
givers on their mission to preserve life.
Deploying from the air, over and through the
water, from land vehicles and by foot if
necessary, the PJ is trained and prepared to
locate and treat the injured, and then effect a
safe evacuation.
Training to become a PJ is grueling and highly
selective. Presently, it takes nearly two years
from acceptance into the program until a
graduate earns the right to wear the distinctive
Maroon Beret, adorned with the unique
Pararescue flash.
In the nearly 65 year history of the career field,
only slightly more than 2,500 airmen have been
privileged to be called Pararescuemen of the
United States Air Force.
Pararescue career field evolves and expands
global mission capabilities, yet continues with the
same ultimate goal of saving lives. It remains the
only military enterprise dedicated to preserving
life, whether military or civilian, including US and
other nationalities.
In hostile environments, the Pararescuemen, or
PJs (from parachute jumper) can be engaged
with and partnered with any allied force to render
emergency medical care and oversee the safe
transport of wounded or injured patients.
PJs are also called upon to render aid to civilian
populations around the world who are in need of
life-sustaining care. Natural disasters,
threatening conditions, dangerous terrain and
“acts of God” send these highly trained care-
givers on their mission to preserve life.
Deploying from the air, over and through the
water, from land vehicles and by foot if
necessary, the PJ is trained and prepared to
locate and treat the injured, and then effect a
safe evacuation.
Training to become a PJ is grueling and highly
selective. Presently, it takes nearly two years
from acceptance into the program until a
graduate earns the right to wear the distinctive
Maroon Beret, adorned with the unique
Pararescue flash.
In the nearly 65 year history of the career field,
only slightly more than 2,500 airmen have been
privileged to be called Pararescuemen of the
United States Air Force.
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for
valor in action against an enemy force which can
be bestowed upon an individual serving in the
Armed Services of the United States. Generally
presented to its recipient by the President of the
United States of America in the name of
Congress, it is often called the Congressional
Medal of Honor.
On July 25,1963 Congress established a set of
guidelines under which the Medal of Honor could
be awarded:
Authorized in 1956, the Air Force unveiled its
own design for the Medal of Honor in 1965. It is
about 50% larger than the other services’ Medals
of Honor. It features the laurel wreath and oak
leaves as well as a bar bearing the word
“VALOR” Inside the circle of stars appears the
head of the Statue of Liberty. Finally, there is
the Air Force Coat of Arms.
valor in action against an enemy force which can
be bestowed upon an individual serving in the
Armed Services of the United States. Generally
presented to its recipient by the President of the
United States of America in the name of
Congress, it is often called the Congressional
Medal of Honor.
On July 25,1963 Congress established a set of
guidelines under which the Medal of Honor could
be awarded:
- while engaged in an action against an
enemy of the United States;
- while engaged in military operations
involving conflict with an opposing foreign
force; or,
- while serving with friendly forces engaged
in armed conflict against an opposing
armed force in which the United States is
not a belligerent party.
Authorized in 1956, the Air Force unveiled its
own design for the Medal of Honor in 1965. It is
about 50% larger than the other services’ Medals
of Honor. It features the laurel wreath and oak
leaves as well as a bar bearing the word
“VALOR” Inside the circle of stars appears the
head of the Statue of Liberty. Finally, there is
the Air Force Coat of Arms.
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