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December 17, 2007
Pararescue Jumper Motto: That Others May Live
National Geographic's Rescue Warriors: Band Of Brothers about the US Air Force pararescue troops was on TV yesterday morning and watching it a person could see clearly what these brave warriors go through in their training. I urge everyone .. if you ever see it replayed, make sure you watch it. It's compelling, and much of it the libs would definitely consider torture if it was done to the enemy, the savage terrorists.
These highly trained and specialized troops go through extreme training for rescue operations, as well as combat .. water choking and horrible discomfort included. It's part of the training, because they have to be prepared to rescue and treat victims everywhere....including in hostile land and water environments. They are put through routine discomfort in their training, as any thinking person knows.
Air Force Pararescue...One
Air Force Pararescue....Two
At one point, the instructor, who was angry at the lack of efficiency of one of these particular troops, had them all get in a sodden mud pit, fully clothed, and sprayed them and their "patients" on the ground with ice cold water from the hose, outside in 30 degree temps.
While the pj was shaking and trying to get an iv line into the patient. All the while, the instructor is barking orders, while berating and belittling his efforts. They must be able to take care of business efficiently and save victims, under great pressure.
At the very least, what our troops endure to teach and toughen them up in training for battle should certainly be allowed on our sworn enemies to save lives.
The Pararescue Jumper motto says it all to me: That Others May Live
Posted by Wild Thing at December 17, 2007 12:45 AM
Comments
These guys were real guardian angel types as crewman on AirForce rescue choppers in Vietnam, including the famous Jolly Green Giants.
I worked sometimes with Air Force CCTS which have now evolved into added members of Special Forces teams. These Air Force types accompany Army Special Forces teams and Ranger units and call in airstrikes from Air Force aircraft in support of ground forces. All of this has evolved into extremely successful, highly technical warfare.
Posted by: TomR at December 17, 2007 12:25 PM
These 2 clips are awesome!!!! Being an old Navy "Salt", I guess I'm a little partial to the Seals but each and every Special Forces member is to be commended and respected for the outstanding job they each do!!!! Nor should we take anything away from the regular military person, for their day-to-day duties are what makes the US military the best in the world - a very fine-tuned machine and well-rounded TEAM!!! Just sometimes, you need a specialist to put the icing on the cake!!!!
Posted by: John at December 17, 2007 12:46 PM
Watching these clips and thinking of all the special forces and everyone else in the military and the jobs that they do puts a good definition to the word "patriot". Now, contrast that to the savage Islamofascist pigs who behead, mutilate, really torture people, and carry out suicide bombings of civilians even using children and women to do the job that some of these cowardly bastards won't do themselves.
Sounds like a Good vs. Evil story to me.
Posted by: Les at December 17, 2007 09:13 PM
Tom, thank you so much for sharing about these guys. It is so interesting and I am very impressed with what they do in their training.
Posted by: Wild Thing at December 17, 2007 11:47 PM
John, they are all so important, I am always impressed how all the various branches need each other and work off each others abilities. What a marvelous military we have and always have had.
Posted by: Wild Thing at December 17, 2007 11:51 PM
Les, wow yessss what a huge difference.
Posted by: Wild Thing at December 17, 2007 11:53 PM
