- A short description of Pararescue history from WWII through the 1990’s.
- A (Not Really) Short History of Pararescue 1942-1989 (pdf) by SMSgt Trelawny Bruce
Background Papers by J. Cassidy
- Air Rescue- Its Blurred Identity past, present and future (pdf)
- Pararescue- Aircrew or Not Aircrew? (pdf)
- The AF’s First High Altitude Rescue Team (pdf)
- PJ Medical Training 1947-2000 (pdf)
- Pararescue: Dynamics and Events of Change 1940-94 (pdf)
- Pioneer Para-Doctors and Flight Surgeons (pdf)
- Operational Heritage of Pararescue Indoc (pdf)
- Pararescue Crossover Utilization/Korean War (pdf)
- Story of Don Flickinger mission/Origin of Pararescue (pdf)
- History of Armed Forces Berets (pdf)
- Why Pararescue was Created (pdf)
Charlie
What does this ugly wood trinket have to do with Pararescue History? Quite a lot, actually. Learn HERE about CHARLIE THE PJ.
The Green Feet Tattoo
The origins of the Green Feet. CLICK HERE