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Pararescue History


  • 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

green feet tattoo

The origins of the Green Feet.  CLICK HERE


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