146 ASOS integrates with sister services, maintains readiness during Nat’l Guard strike exercise
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Air National Guard Supports California Mudslide Rescue Efforts
FROM: Defense.gov By Air Force Capt. Roderick Bersamina 129th Rescue Wing MOFFETT FEDERAL AIRFIELD, Calif., Jan. 11, 2018 — California Air National Guardsmen from the 129th Rescue Wing are providing search and rescue support in Southern California for those affected by recent mudslides. A California Air National Guard HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopter with aircrew members and pararescuemen
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Joint SOF teams perform high angle rescue during EL17
This was chosen as one the Air Force’s top shots of 2017.
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Pararescue students put through final paces in joint exercises with Army
FROM DVIDS: The cadre at the USAF Pararescue School here employed a dynamic exercise regimen and the 3-501st Air Assault Brigade, an Army unit from Fort Bliss, Texas, to create the fog of war for students Jan. 4-13. The 10-day final evaluation phase was designed to test students comprehensively before they earn the right to
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Pay Now or Pay Later? Tune-Up Your Training
During a recent road trip work, I found myself riding shotgun talking to my Air Force boss about life, work and family. My boss was an older gentleman, an O-6 Colonel in the Air Force. He was nearing retirement and had accomplished so much during his career. He was well respected amongst his peers, a
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108. Validating MARCH PAWS
This episode discusses the new winter 2018 JSOM article validating MARCH PAWS as a checklist for Operational Medicine. This review was based on 465 consecutive patients during a single PJ deployment at Bastion during OEF. Happy New Year!
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Fin Swimming Common Mistakes
From the PJ Pool Wizard Series, here’s a good run through of finning. I’ve seen guys neglect this portion in the pool and they suffer for it when going to selection. Don’t neglect the fins! On top of strengthening your legs, you need to get your feet and ankles used to the general uncomfortable-ness you
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108. Quicke- Moffet Recert LLs
Moffet puts on an annual PJ paramedic recertification course in Tahoe. Here are some lessons learned (LLs) and foot stomps for Pararescue Medicine. Emphasis on care under fire and TCCC. Check with Moffet in the summer if you are interested in their course in the beautiful, mountainous woods of South Lake Tahoe. Merry Christmas- Happy
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Finding the way: Special Tactics chief awarded Silver Star
HURLBURT FIELD, FL, UNITED STATES 12.15.2017 Story by Senior Airman Ryan Conroy 24th Special Operations Wing Chief Master Sgt. Michael West, a Special Tactics operator with the 720th Operations Support Squadron, utilized 58 coalition aircraft delivering 24,000 pounds of munitions, turning the tide of battle, and now he’s receiving the Silver Star Medal. During a ceremony
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38th RQS tests rescue capabilities
MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, GA, UNITED STATES 12.15.2017 Story by Airman Eugene Oliver Moody Air Force Base Pararescuemen from the 38th Rescue Squadron conducted a full mission profile exercise, Dec. 12, 14-15, here. During the training, the 38th RQS recovered victims while under enemy fire to prepare for future search and rescue missions and to assess
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