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May 22, 2017
Royals support Exercise Rapid Rescue

The 3d Airlift Squadron supported Exercise Rapid Rescue May 15-18, 2017, providing transportation and simulated aeromedical evacuation along the East Coast.
May 3, 2017
PJs conduct four static-line jumps in two hours

The 38th Rescue Squadron Pararescuemen worked in tandem with aircrew members from the 71st RQS to conduct four static-line jumps in just two hours. The PJs needed to conduct all four jumps to maintain qualifications and meet training requirements. All PJs are qualified to conduct both static-line
April 27, 2017
New York Air National Guard pararescuemen aiding seamen on stricken ship in Mid-Atlantic

Seven New York Air National Guard pararescuemen are on board a cargo ship in the mid-Atlantic today, providing medical treatment for two injured crewmen after a five-hour flight and a night parachute jump into the sea.
Nov. 25, 2016
Pararescuemen hone edge with realistic training

Master Sgt. Sean Kirsch has deployed to the Afghan theater, among other locations, numerous times during his 13-year career. Kirsch is a pararescueman with the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron based at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. During those earlier deployments, Kirsch recalls responding to
Sept. 12, 2016
Guardian Angel Combat Leaders Course put into action

It takes countless years of career field education, multiple deployments and temporary duty assignments to become a pararescue team leader.The 68th Rescue Flight executed a 65-day course for ten pararescuemen in a newly-designed course to develop their leadership abilities while obtaining their