Pararescuemen (PJ)

"That Others May Live"


Pararescuemen are some of the world’s best search-and-rescue experts.

They move forward into areas where a plane has crashed or there is a risk of planes being shot down. Once a plane has hit the ground, they search for the pilots and crew and attempt to recover them. In addition, they perform medical evacuations of injured personnel and civilians.

To reach downed crews, they train extensively in deploying from helicopters and planes. In order to save injured personnel after recovery, they become medical experts, especially in trauma care.