Had the opportunity to participate with the PJs of the 129th ARRG on an exercise in the 80s. Takes a real stud to earn that maroon beret. Much respect, brother.
@TR, I’m guessing you ran with Chief Master Sgt. Davide Keaton Once in your career. You guys don’t get the credit you deserve, which is a damn shame . I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside of you guys once upon a time. I would go to battle with any of you guys any day. SUA SPONTE RLTW….
I used to watch this video all the time before I got in to motivate me. Would make me tear up. I put all my effort and soul into training. 2 years later I’m towards the end of the pipeline and I still throw this on when I need to be reminded of why we do what we do. Thank you to whoever made this. You’re helping shape our younger generation to keep the passion alive. Hooyah!
That's amazing to hear! I'm glad my video has inspired you and played a role in your journey. Congratulations on your achievement; it's no easy feat to make it as far as you have. I wish you all the best in your future career.
Hey man, former infantry and in paramedic school right now on the civilian side. As a 27yro you think it’s too late for someone to try and get into PJ’s? Really want to be more than just a civilian paramedic and highly considering trying to go PJ.
This video also motivates me because I listen to this video if I go to the gym or exercise, I thank you Kanuster for posting these videos for me I want to join the 'Thai Special Operations Forces in real life, and I used to listen and watch all these videos to get me. motivated
The fact that these guys need to have the skills of almost all the special forces (including seals) plus mountain climbing and civilian rescue and a lot more along with being a paramedic in the middle of a firefight is crazy
They're trained to be good at basically everything in order to be able to save as many lives as they can, and the thanks they want is to be able for them to thank the men and women they saved to come back home alive. It gives me chills knowing that this is the closest we have to modern day warrior monks, and the reward they want is to be able to see the fruits of their labor in saving lives to be a success, even at their cost of their own lives, to see men and women they rescued be able to see their family again. The altruism of the job... no wonder no one dares talk shit about PJs, because they're legitimate battlefield angels.
This is completely false. Their "combat diving" is not the same diving that SEALs do and the training is different, these guys are Special Operation Rescuers/Paramedics. They don't learn maritime combat skills like SEALs, they don't learn Unconventional Warfare skills like Green Berets (aka Special Forces, which you incorrectly used to refer to all Special Operations Forces), and they don't learn raiding and direct action skills to the extent that Rangers, and all other SOF for that matter, do.
@@slushyslushslushbruh They are sent in as rescuers, they aren’t constantly on the ground operating with the units they support. They are combat RESCUE specialists
@@jameslarsen5764 You do know some of them do get sent to special tactics squadrons, right? Yes, they become members of the STS', and they even have their own version of a tier 1 unit called the 24th STS, and that's where PJ's also get embedded to DEVGRU and Delta Force.
I wanted to become a PJ. Asthma decided to come and never leave. I am an EMT now and joining fire school next year. Maybe in my next life I will be lucky. Respect to these amazing airmen
@@realitycheck4158 No I'm just talking shit. Didn't refranchise . I was talking to a guy who knows a guy that was trained by some of those guys and he was talking about a "whistler" . Apparently a punctured lung can make a lil whistling sound. He was talking about it like it was a thing. They way he was talking about it kind of made it sound like it was some kind of slang terminology.
Started my military career as a USAF H53 CSAR pilot. Extensive experience working with PJs, and these folks really are America’s best. That Others May Live....not just a motto, a commitment!
I was stationed at RAF Lakenheath in the 90s but lived across the A1101 from RAF Mildenhall. I used to watch MH-53s PAVE LOWS from the 352d SOG flying nearly every day for over 6 years. Awesome bird and sad to see we retired them the same year I retired in (2008).
INWAS ASSIGNED TO THE 20TH GREEN HORNETS. I WAS WITH THE 12 AMU 67TH CRS 35TH AEF. GREAT EXPERIENCE. LOVE IT. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND AMERICA, WE ARE THE MIGHTY, MIGHTY USAF
When you talk to your mates in the forces that have done tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, who you look up to as tough guys, and they start talking about USAF PJs and you hear the reverence in their words, you know these guys are the real deal. Respect!
I look up my Special Operator's who have always carried dogs to be perfectly honest. I used to have to carry an 87lb Pittbull plus another 200lbs gear on my back. My 87lb Pittbull/Boxer would look at me Dead in the eyes as we jumped, trusting me to get him down safe and I always did, than for some reason a drink of water lol
@@Dublinboy29 How big of a human JagOff can you be you girls Windows, Wanking Idiot? Let me guess still living in Mom and Dad's home? LMFAO, STALKING A GIRLFRIEND LMAO
I've been retired for many years but as a former AFSOC Gunner, many ground troops would tell you the best thing they could hear on the radio was "Pedro is inbound" . And much respect to my dust off brothers and sisters.
My friend John was a PJ in Vietnam.... He never talked much about what he did, but told us about the training..... We surfed together and for an old guy, he was an animal in the water.... Mad respect for the PJs....
I got to meet a few PJ’s while working as a Flight Paramedic. They were some of the nicest, humblest people I have ever met. I have never met a group of people more happy to impart their knowledge and love for training than a PJ. They wanted know everything about my job and yet at the same time wanted to show me their job and were elicited to do so.
Some are assigned to Air Combat Command’s CSAR squadrons and some to Air Force Special Operations Command’s “special tactics” squadrons, which are Tier 1 operators and employ Tactical Combat Controllers and Combat Weathermen as well. ALL Pararescue Jumpers and Combat Rescue Officers are special operators by trade and may switch units regularly.
To shoot and blow things up is piece of cake comparatively to fixing another human being, often in critical condition and under hostile environments . I have nothing but greatest respect to all medics, whether civilian or military. Coincidentally just watched a movie last week “The last full measure” about a PJ during the Vietnam War who ultimately gave up his life to administer aid to the surrounded soldiers of the 1st Inf Div as their own medic was wounded and medivac’ed out. Great movie.
"To shoot and blow things up is piece of cake comparatively to fixing another human being, often in critical condition and under hostile environments ." I couldn't agree more with this..
@LogicalSense FACTS Oh you mean that quote. Dude use your little brain. "piece of cake" meaning it is in human nature. It is easier for us to kill, destroy than take care and rebuild. That's it. Nobody is saying that guys from special forces have easy job or something. So just relax.
I went through the Pararescue School at Eglin AFB, Fl. back in 1969, things have changed a lot since then, but I can tell the dedication is still there.
Thank your dad for his service. As a fellow pj , I bet he had some crazy ass stories that I would have loved to have had been able to hear. The insertion efforts and medicine body armor may have changed but the mindset hasn't. These things we do, that others may live. God bless you and your family. You are welcome at my home anytime
I learned bout this guys when I watched a documentary series on NG called inside combat rescue, changed my life that was when I was 10 now I'm 17,sadly reality hits, I ain't American
@Alexander Dunlop thanks I probably settle for whatever SAR job here, if it even exists. I love aviation, but I never looked to being a commercial pilot, I always wanted to have a direct impact on people's lives. Combining aviation and saving lives and there's the perfect job for me
Ty for pulling one Sandy pilot off the side of a mountain in 1970, Dad was hung up dangling a few hundred feet after ejecting from a damaged A-1 - certain death if he came out of his gear which he almost did by the rotor wash of an eager Air America chopper, he waved them off then you guys saved him - the PJ spent some time cutting him out. He could never say enough about the PJS and hung out with the JG crews every chance he could. I owe my exsistance to you guys. Thank you so much. Capt Jack Hudson 1969-1970 NKP
Was in the AF for 4 years. Everytime I was at Lackland and saw those PJ candidates running and singing Jodie’s, a chill went down my spine. Those guys are absolute legends.
Will say that this is the kind of thing everyone should strive for. Not necessarily the high stakes or the intense training, but the mindset of selfless sacrifice and willingness to keep going despite the risk of failure. I hope to do something that has a chance to hold a candle to what the PJs do on a regular.
Pj's.... Y'all are the real life superheroes. I have so much respect for AFSPECWAR.... Your bravery and selflessness is just unmatched. That others may live...
As a professional firefighter paramedic, I am very inspired by these men and their commitment to their mission and each other. Very encouraging. Thank you for what you guys do!
I was US Carlvay Scout Sniper for 6 years. I Resigned and became a US Airforce PJ. I already Spoke Russian and German Fluently before I ever left HighSchool. I served 8 years in Iraq and Afghanistan and learned Arabic, Farsi and Pashtun as a USAF PJ.
Wish we had such an unit in the Royal Netherlands Airforce, this job is a dream job. I currently serve as a firefighter in the RNLAF, but this is next next level. Respect Gents!!
Wanting to be a CRO was the reason why I first stepped into a US military recruiter’s office. Due to the specific (and unconventional) college I graduated from, my officer packet required a special waiver. However, the AF recruiter refused see it through - the Marines took me in. I still respect and admire these guys, no resentment.
Swift The college I graduated from, rather than grading by GPA (the normal metric by which officer candidates are academically compared), graded by ‘narrative evaluations’ thus requiring a personalized letter from the college’s admin that makes an exceptional evaluation of my transcript and projects their ‘accurate’ GPA equivalent, which is the crux of the letter.
Holy fuck. I did 5 years in the marine corps. Got out and became a firefighter and EMT. now I'm in the army and I think I need to do this. This fits me well. People need help and not everyone can handle those situations. I can.i want this mos
Did you go for it? They also attach to other Tier 1 and 2 units, and amazing that they are always kept busy with civilian rescues even if there is no war. Truly the few and the proud, there's less than 200 PJ's on active duty at any given moment.
You are worn ragged in superman. School. The log will be a memory you always carry. The short pt shorts. Those 0500 ball shots. And even when you get done. There's dive school. Jump school..medical training, sere school. And I'm here today to tell you, if you ask any PJ how many lives have you saved? They won't know. But we remember the ones we lost. We fight. We go into battle with death itself. And it gets personal. Even decades later. The mindset you learn, will follow you long after your body gets soft. You will never be able to be the people that run from a emergency. You won't think about your age or shape. You run AT the emergency. Earning that maroon beret with flash...the only thing I've ever done better, was be a father.
graduating in a few weeks and I am signing up for Pararescue, little nervous but cant wait. Someone comment on this in 2 and half years to see if I was successful
A little bit of nerves, or a lifetime of regret? If you go for it and fail out, you can tell yourself, you gave it your best. If you don't go for it, you will always question that decision, Brother.
Train before you go as your life and brothers life depends on it. Always have the will and mindset to never quit. When your mind tells you to quit, keep going.
I have known or been involved with US spl forces most of my life in one way or another. The PJ's are in my opinion the most important SPL force in the military. Fight in fight out and save lives! Best ever!!!
It just so happened I was in a grocery store yesterday and met a retired PJ. I live near an Air Force base. He had on a t-shirt that showed he had been a PJ. Easy guess huh. I walked up & asked him if he was a PJ & after he said yes I asked him how hard was it to walk with big brass balls. We shared a good laugh. We talked a little shop and I shared some info about what I did. I made part of the helicopters in which he flew. PJs are special human beings.
I wouldnt want to mess with these guys/CCT's or GB's, they are super friendly and level headed but are most intense when it comes down to business, much respect.
Jesus's son The Americans use the term “Quiet Professionals”, the Russians call them “Polite People”, and the British refer to their “Compassionate Sociopaths” But no matter what, they’re your best friends when their on your side, and the stuff of nightmares on the other. Great people.
that to me has got to be the best career in the military. you still a tough ass with steel balls, but you also rescue & help to save your brothers & innocent civilians lives. how exhilarating & rewarding. (i know extremely stressful too) mad respect.
I cannot explain the rewards you gain in saving someones life I lost jump status when I blew out my right knee, it swelled three times the size of my Left, I loved being a PJ and wouldn't trade that lifestyle for anything else in the world. To be honest I miss it and the commarodary
This is one of the things i loved from been in the service, having a team. Unfortunately my ASVAB score wasn't enough, but i had the heart and the motivation and till this day even though i never had the chance to be part of special operations i trained like one. My model is " trained like u fight, fight like you trained" alawys 100+% more on everyday task of my life. 👏cheers brother ✅
This video is legendary. I have no association with the military and I'm not from the United States but every time I feel the need for some motivational boost in a down or sad moment, I come back and re-watch it. Thank you! Love from Austria.
This is the kind of channel that when it appears in my newsfeed, I'm actually thankful. Instead of cussing at another bloody 'hilarious pranks' or 'how to train your tortoise' bollocks.
I had wanted to be a PJ my whole life since I first learned of them. I unfortunately developed health issues that made this dream impossible. I am now going to school to become a flight nurse and recently shadowed a flight nurse. When I graduate I will have the Parajumper motto on my cap “These things we do that others may live”. God Bless the men that have died to save others.
I am not military SAR but I am civilian SAR and While a little different I will say we damn well appreciate helicopters ( we often get ours from the NG)
That Jessica Lynch vid blew my mind. Crazy amount of bravery for these people. Funny seeing guys in the NFL not willing to stand for the National Anthem and you got guys like this real role models and brave soldiers. This is what a real hero looks like.
@@DJgoon12 It absolitely is unpatriotic because what is says is that you don't care for a few seconds about the many that gave their lives for the country and for your freedom. This country is free but that freedom was earned. The national anthem is the only time where we can think back and appreciate your those freedoms no matter the color or background. If you want to protest go do it elsewhere.
@@DJgoon12 Its not about the day its just a special thing. Its a tradition as Americans. If you can't support your own country why even live in it. The world doesn't revolve around your feelings and the country wasn't made only for your betterment but for others and many gave their lives for it.
I really think the these dudes are awesome. All special forces guys are awesome. It’s so great what they do. I hope to become a special ops guy in the future.
US Navy Corpsman 87 to 95. Law Enforcement from July 1995 and still serving. What I have seen, what I have heard. The smells I will never forget. I have been around this world in the Military, seen more hate and blood than anyone should. It has made me the person I am today. A father, a husband, a grandfather.
Those are some of the finest men on this planet. Not because of what they do but because of why they do it. “That others may live” Is there any finer more aspirational motto anywhere?
to see these boyz in action just makes you proud to be an American.. if your the enemy you fear them, if your hurt or injured they are angels from above!!!! great video, well done!!!!
This is an awesome video. I love our military and so grateful for what they do to help others and keep America free. You all are heroes to me. Thank you for your service.
For anyone including myself who wants to go into the military, i support you and thankyou for being a brave one, stay strong out there y'all, see you out there 💪🏻🇺🇸
My buddy died in a freak hiking accident after failing out of PJ school. Was going back for another final try, would of made the best damn PJ. RIP Tyler Oimoen.
@@101Ari101 I don't know what happens currently but I just continued on into my guaranteed job in Security/ LE. Times were different back then 70s-80s.Now days they'd probably pIace you in another AFSC.I ended my USAF career w/ some special and tactical training as well as a lot of civilian training.I worked side by side on occasion with actual PJs but was never in any of their pipeline classes. I left the AF and I retired after being a LEO, firefighter/ medic, (tactical medic & flight medic included) w/ just shy of 30 years in the business and I think I did ok.
United States Air Force Special Tactics Pararescue Jumpers( AFSOC STS PJs): Special and Elite, Chosen and Unique, World Class Warfighters and Badass Battlefield Gunners and Healers. They may very well have to take a life to save a life, if necessary. Special Warfare Airmen who are part Paramedic, part Commando. " These Things We Do, That Others May Live". GUARDIAN ANGEL SUPERINTENSIFIED, RESCUE WARRIOR SUPERIOR....... HooYah!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🗽⚔️💓
I was in AF..basic training they recruit people who may want to maybe try to join the pjs....you have to try out in order to try out, if that makes sense..a preliminary test....about 7 or 8 guys from my group who thought they were tough enough, tried out..all came back with their tails between their legs...worn out.... This is no joke, if u make it as a pararescue, u are elite...
Bloody hell, that bloke who starts talking @6:22. Jeez, what an inspirational talker.! Actually made me tear up. I'd never heard of these guys before. Wished I'd known about them when I was young and heard that bloke. I'd have signed up on the spot. And I'm not even American. Wow. These guys. Shit. 👏
I found out about PJs not too long ago and this is definitely a dream job I would like to have in the future. I know that if I put all my effort into it I can definitely become one. Im just hoping I have what it takes.
All the guns / planes / helicopters were cool as hell to look at but that PJ kissing that old lady on top of the head when she thanked him was the coolest little shot on the whole vid!! Love it!!! Best Regards
My stepfather who raised me gave me this Never Relentless spirit inside me I joined the US Army and became a US Army Scout Sniper after 6 years I resigned and became a USAF PJ, Only the Officers ever knew
The speeches towards the end really got to me they really made me think about how much failure and fear can really make a better person also do you think you can make one on usaf combat control
Was a PJ for 17 years, loved it, miss it and wouldnt trade the experence for nothing. Wish I could still be doing it @ 57
Had the opportunity to participate with the PJs of the 129th ARRG on an exercise in the 80s. Takes a real stud to earn that maroon beret. Much respect, brother.
@TR, I’m guessing you ran with
Chief Master Sgt. Davide Keaton Once in your career. You guys don’t get the credit you deserve, which is a damn shame . I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside of you guys once upon a time. I would go to battle with any of you guys any day. SUA SPONTE RLTW….
Thank you
There is a virtual reality waiting to be made!
God Bless! 🇺🇲
I used to watch this video all the time before I got in to motivate me. Would make me tear up. I put all my effort and soul into training. 2 years later I’m towards the end of the pipeline and I still throw this on when I need to be reminded of why we do what we do. Thank you to whoever made this. You’re helping shape our younger generation to keep the passion alive. Hooyah!
That's amazing to hear! I'm glad my video has inspired you and played a role in your journey. Congratulations on your achievement; it's no easy feat to make it as far as you have. I wish you all the best in your future career.
@@Kanutster appreciate ya
Hey man, former infantry and in paramedic school right now on the civilian side. As a 27yro you think it’s too late for someone to try and get into PJ’s? Really want to be more than just a civilian paramedic and highly considering trying to go PJ.
This video also motivates me because I listen to this video if I go to the gym or exercise, I thank you Kanuster for posting these videos for me I want to join the 'Thai Special Operations Forces in real life, and I used to listen and watch all these videos to get me. motivated
@@GoodEnoughAay go for it, your age is perfectly fine. You need to be able to do the training, 27 is still a good age to do it at.
The fact that these guys need to have the skills of almost all the special forces (including seals) plus mountain climbing and civilian rescue and a lot more along with being a paramedic in the middle of a firefight is crazy
They're trained to be good at basically everything in order to be able to save as many lives as they can, and the thanks they want is to be able for them to thank the men and women they saved to come back home alive. It gives me chills knowing that this is the closest we have to modern day warrior monks, and the reward they want is to be able to see the fruits of their labor in saving lives to be a success, even at their cost of their own lives, to see men and women they rescued be able to see their family again. The altruism of the job... no wonder no one dares talk shit about PJs, because they're legitimate battlefield angels.
This is completely false. Their "combat diving" is not the same diving that SEALs do and the training is different, these guys are Special Operation Rescuers/Paramedics. They don't learn maritime combat skills like SEALs, they don't learn Unconventional Warfare skills like Green Berets (aka Special Forces, which you incorrectly used to refer to all Special Operations Forces), and they don't learn raiding and direct action skills to the extent that Rangers, and all other SOF for that matter, do.
@@jameslarsen5764 Well, they get attached or embedded to everyone in the SOF and SPECWAR community and are even trained to be good enough to keep up.
@@slushyslushslushbruh They are sent in as rescuers, they aren’t constantly on the ground operating with the units they support. They are combat RESCUE specialists
@@jameslarsen5764 You do know some of them do get sent to special tactics squadrons, right? Yes, they become members of the STS', and they even have their own version of a tier 1 unit called the 24th STS, and that's where PJ's also get embedded to DEVGRU and Delta Force.
I wanted to become a PJ. Asthma decided to come and never leave. I am an EMT now and joining fire school next year. Maybe in my next life I will be lucky. Respect to these amazing airmen
thanks for your service, even though it's on the civilian front!
@@bradenparkes thank you sir. Love my job
Your a good man
Good Luck, you got this. Fire school isnt that hard just keep studying. You got your Emt so you should have no problem with fire.
@Blake Chi Town Beast Berrios 👊
As a former rescuemen I have to say this video is very well done.
Brought a few tears out.
Thanks boys. Keep pushing.
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What's a whistler?
Mr AF Pararescue.
@@brandoncourtney8134 no idea
@@brandoncourtney8134 I was in over 25 yrs ago, so I'm assuming you're refranchising something i dont know.🙂
@@realitycheck4158 No I'm just talking shit. Didn't refranchise . I was talking to a guy who knows a guy that was trained by some of those guys and he was talking about a "whistler" . Apparently a punctured lung can make a lil whistling sound. He was talking about it like it was a thing. They way he was talking about it kind of made it sound like it was some kind of slang terminology.
Started my military career as a USAF H53 CSAR pilot. Extensive experience working with PJs, and these folks really are America’s best. That Others May Live....not just a motto, a commitment!
I was stationed at RAF Lakenheath in the 90s but lived across the A1101 from RAF Mildenhall. I used to watch MH-53s PAVE LOWS from the 352d SOG flying nearly every day for over 6 years. Awesome bird and sad to see we retired them the same year I retired in (2008).
@@jackwertz8301 I was flying the 53s out of RAF Woodbridge late 70s early 80s. The UK was a great place to fly.
@@bombsaway6340 ...thanks for your service, brother!
INWAS ASSIGNED TO THE 20TH GREEN HORNETS. I WAS WITH THE 12 AMU 67TH CRS 35TH AEF. GREAT EXPERIENCE. LOVE IT. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND AMERICA, WE ARE THE MIGHTY, MIGHTY USAF
When you talk to your mates in the forces that have done tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, who you look up to as tough guys, and they start talking about USAF PJs and you hear the reverence in their words, you know these guys are the real deal. Respect!
Bollocks! You where never a pj. Im guessing you where in the womans auxillary ballon corps
@@Dublinboy29 Who said they were a pj!?
I look up my Special Operator's who have always carried dogs to be perfectly honest. I used to have to carry an 87lb Pittbull plus another 200lbs gear on my back. My 87lb Pittbull/Boxer would look at me Dead in the eyes as we jumped, trusting me to get him down safe and I always did, than for some reason a drink of water lol
@@Dublinboy29 How big of a human JagOff can you be you girls Windows, Wanking Idiot? Let me guess still living in Mom and Dad's home? LMFAO, STALKING A GIRLFRIEND LMAO
I've been retired for many years but as a former AFSOC Gunner, many ground troops would tell you the best thing they could hear on the radio was "Pedro is inbound" . And much respect to my dust off brothers and sisters.
My friend John was a PJ in Vietnam.... He never talked much about what he did, but told us about the training..... We surfed together and for an old guy, he was an animal in the water.... Mad respect for the PJs....
The PJs of nam were a different breed. Any PJ deserves respect, but the original para-divers are where it all started
I got to meet a few PJ’s while working as a Flight Paramedic. They were some of the nicest, humblest people I have ever met. I have never met a group of people more happy to impart their knowledge and love for training than a PJ. They wanted know everything about my job and yet at the same time wanted to show me their job and were elicited to do so.
How lovely to see him kiss that rescued elderly lady on the forehead. It's the personal touch that makes the difference 🙏❤️
That part really got to me.
Commandos have Care and Compassion, Too. Loulou Bell. Hooah, AFSOC PJs!!🇺🇸🦅🗽🩺⛑️❤️
John Rodriguez that's good to hear ❤️
PJs are also nice people apart from their job. They know that these people need comfort and love apart from rescue.
These guys have to be "Triple A, Tier 1, Absolute Best of the Best. Huge Respect from Eire.....
They are also in Tier 1 - 24th Special Tactics Sqaudron...
Only one unit of them. Not all
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Agree. My favorite military unit by far. So cool.
Some are assigned to Air Combat Command’s CSAR squadrons and some to Air Force Special Operations Command’s “special tactics” squadrons, which are Tier 1 operators and employ Tactical Combat Controllers and Combat Weathermen as well. ALL Pararescue Jumpers and Combat Rescue Officers are special operators by trade and may switch units regularly.
To shoot and blow things up is piece of cake comparatively to fixing another human being, often in critical condition and under hostile environments . I have nothing but greatest respect to all medics, whether civilian or military. Coincidentally just watched a movie last week “The last full measure” about a PJ during the Vietnam War who ultimately gave up his life to administer aid to the surrounded soldiers of the 1st Inf Div as their own medic was wounded and medivac’ed out. Great movie.
"To shoot and blow things up is piece of cake comparatively to fixing another human being, often in critical condition and under hostile environments ."
I couldn't agree more with this..
Thanks, I'ma try and find this movie. 👍
@LogicalSense FACTS I don't know what you are talking about. I didn't said anything negative about anyone. So WTF is your problem?
@LogicalSense FACTS Oh you mean that quote. Dude use your little brain. "piece of cake" meaning it is in human nature. It is easier for us to kill, destroy than take care and rebuild. That's it. Nobody is saying that guys from special forces have easy job or something. So just relax.
@LogicalSense FACTS lol you are brainless..
I went through the Pararescue School at Eglin AFB, Fl. back in 1969, things have changed a lot since then, but I can tell the dedication is still there.
My dad retired at Eglin he was also a pararescueman went to Vietnam three times .
@@tabatharodriguez1849 Does he make it to the PJ reunions? If so, I'll say hello.
He passed away 1997 we really miss ower hero♥️
@@tabatharodriguez1849 I'm sorry to hear that, my condolences, PJs live a life like no others. We've lost a brother. Thank you for your comments.
Thank your dad for his service. As a fellow pj , I bet he had some crazy ass stories that I would have loved to have had been able to hear. The insertion efforts and medicine body armor may have changed but the mindset hasn't. These things we do, that others may live. God bless you and your family. You are welcome at my home anytime
Ever since discovering pararescue I've made it my goal to become one! Have been training hard everyday. Wish me luck!
@Rural Sweatshirt aye, luck is all we can supply, the rest is up to him.
Good luck to you !!
Just get it done
Good luck!!!
Update?
Shipping out next month :)
I learned bout this guys when I watched a documentary series on NG called inside combat rescue, changed my life that was when I was 10 now I'm 17,sadly reality hits, I ain't American
It's open to residents or people with green cards,
@@Funnyj33ns I am 17 and still living in my home country, gonna be a long road and a struggle to get there, more for a green card
@Alexander Dunlop thanks I probably settle for whatever SAR job here, if it even exists. I love aviation, but I never looked to being a commercial pilot, I always wanted to have a direct impact on people's lives. Combining aviation and saving lives and there's the perfect job for me
@Alexander Dunlop yeah, life flights, air ambulance, search and rescue are all on my list, but from where I am from I think they exist but barely
@Alexander Dunlop Malaysia
Ty for pulling one Sandy pilot off the side of a mountain in 1970, Dad was hung up dangling a few hundred feet after ejecting from a damaged A-1 - certain death if he came out of his gear which he almost did by the rotor wash of an eager Air America chopper, he waved them off then you guys saved him - the PJ spent some time cutting him out. He could never say enough about the PJS and hung out with the JG crews every chance he could. I owe my exsistance to you guys. Thank you so much. Capt Jack Hudson 1969-1970 NKP
Was in the AF for 4 years. Everytime I was at Lackland and saw those PJ candidates running and singing Jodie’s, a chill went down my spine. Those guys are absolute legends.
Will say that this is the kind of thing everyone should strive for. Not necessarily the high stakes or the intense training, but the mindset of selfless sacrifice and willingness to keep going despite the risk of failure. I hope to do something that has a chance to hold a candle to what the PJs do on a regular.
Pj's.... Y'all are the real life superheroes. I have so much respect for AFSPECWAR.... Your bravery and selflessness is just unmatched. That others may live...
As a professional firefighter paramedic, I am very inspired by these men and their commitment to their mission and each other. Very encouraging. Thank you for what you guys do!
I was US Carlvay Scout Sniper for 6 years. I Resigned and became a US Airforce PJ. I already Spoke Russian and German Fluently before I ever left HighSchool. I served 8 years in Iraq and Afghanistan and learned Arabic, Farsi and Pashtun as a USAF PJ.
That is so amazing and a one of a kind type of thing, thank you so much for your service. God bless you sir.
You're full of shit bro
Thank you for your service. 💗🙏
Ok
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Seen these dudes before. Very humble, and mad motivated. Also saved one of my homies haha. PJs are a blessing.
Wish we had such an unit in the Royal Netherlands Airforce, this job is a dream job. I currently serve as a firefighter in the RNLAF, but this is next next level. Respect Gents!!
Wanting to be a CRO was the reason why I first stepped into a US military recruiter’s office. Due to the specific (and unconventional) college I graduated from, my officer packet required a special waiver. However, the AF recruiter refused see it through - the Marines took me in. I still respect and admire these guys, no resentment.
Learned about CRO's later in life when I got old, but wish I knew about it when I was younger, would have signed up in a heart beat
Wu can you elaborate?
Swift The college I graduated from, rather than grading by GPA (the normal metric by which officer candidates are academically compared), graded by ‘narrative evaluations’ thus requiring a personalized letter from the college’s admin that makes an exceptional evaluation of my transcript and projects their ‘accurate’ GPA equivalent, which is the crux of the letter.
Wu gotcha, what is the gpa minimum do you know?
Swift Not immediately, but a google search usually answers such questions for me
Holy fuck. I did 5 years in the marine corps. Got out and became a firefighter and EMT. now I'm in the army and I think I need to do this. This fits me well. People need help and not everyone can handle those situations. I can.i want this mos
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Did you go for it? They also attach to other Tier 1 and 2 units, and amazing that they are always kept busy with civilian rescues even if there is no war. Truly the few and the proud, there's less than 200 PJ's on active duty at any given moment.
“Sometimes the only way to save a life, is to take one”
-Doc
It’s my job to keep you alive, make it as hard as you like. - doc
"I'm your Huckleberry" - Doc
"Violence, Speed, Momentum." -- Dr. Disrespect
My dad was a PJ and I’ve grown up around nothing but the Pararescue community. I can say this video hits hard in a good way.
This takes a special breed of person to become this type of angel
You are worn ragged in superman. School. The log will be a memory you always carry. The short pt shorts. Those 0500 ball shots. And even when you get done. There's dive school. Jump school..medical training, sere school.
And I'm here today to tell you, if you ask any PJ how many lives have you saved? They won't know. But we remember the ones we lost.
We fight. We go into battle with death itself. And it gets personal. Even decades later. The mindset you learn, will follow you long after your body gets soft.
You will never be able to be the people that run from a emergency. You won't think about your age or shape. You run AT the emergency.
Earning that maroon beret with flash...the only thing I've ever done better, was be a father.
Went to school with 2 PJs. Chillest dudes ever. Awesome getting to know them.
graduating in a few weeks and I am signing up for Pararescue, little nervous but cant wait. Someone comment on this in 2 and half years to see if I was successful
Why hello there of course you will be successful keep your drive and remember how bad you want it, best of luck message me when you make it
Dude I was wanting to be a Green Beret but I saw this and just wow I'm grinding to become a PJ, I'm hitting it hard everyday now.
A little bit of nerves, or a lifetime of regret? If you go for it and fail out, you can tell yourself, you gave it your best. If you don't go for it, you will always question that decision, Brother.
Train before you go as your life and brothers life depends on it. Always have the will and mindset to never quit. When your mind tells you to quit, keep going.
Why hello there What are your PST scores right now?
These guys are the best of the best. By the definition of their mission, they are the truest of heroes. A ray of blinding light piercing the darkness.
I have known or been involved with US spl forces most of my life in one way or another.
The PJ's are in my opinion the most important SPL force in the military.
Fight in fight out and save lives!
Best ever!!!
6:23 Greg Plitt speaking.. wow, didn’t expect that.. love him.
anyone have a link to that speech?
He actually went to west point and was airborne and ranger qualed.
John Doe yea absolutely
It just so happened I was in a grocery store yesterday and met a retired PJ. I live near an Air Force base. He had on a t-shirt that showed he had been a PJ. Easy guess huh. I walked up & asked him if he was a PJ & after he said yes I asked him how hard was it to walk with big brass balls. We shared a good laugh. We talked a little shop and I shared some info about what I did. I made part of the helicopters in which he flew. PJs are special human beings.
Dude I’m pissed off at you. Your story made me smile so big my checks hurt. 🤙🤣
Rubbish never happened
Can I just suggest something, I wouldn't recommend that you do that often?
@@Dublinboy29 I am so freaking sick off answering you @Dave Psychopaths your a dime a dozen a dollar twenty a through
Can I klew you in on something? An I am actually assuming that you know actually how to spell? Between the 8 of you. Other than clicks and Grunts
Currently going through the pipeline I’m gonna graduate pre dive on Tuesday I watched this video everyday to keep me motivated
@1 couldn’t be better man best choice I have ever made
It's a must to attend pre-dive training?
@@dallasyap3064 yes pre dive is mandatory to be able to go to dive school
@@aLostTeddyBear that's strange. Why do candidates have to attend pre-dive training first before attending combat diver course?
How’s it going?
Huge respect! Did not know such a division existed! Keep on living your dream! Stay safe and be badass!
these guys are pretty badass. I went through airborne school with a lot of them, cool dudes that were in really good shape
I watch and listen to this video everyday that I train. “These things we do, that others may live”, I’ve never wanted anything more in life than this.
Thank you so so much. You all sacrificed so much to help other. God bless all of you
I wouldnt want to mess with these guys/CCT's or GB's, they are super friendly and level headed but are most intense when it comes down to business, much respect.
Jesus's son The Americans use the term “Quiet Professionals”, the Russians call them “Polite People”, and the British refer to their “Compassionate Sociopaths” But no matter what, they’re your best friends when their on your side, and the stuff of nightmares on the other. Great people.
that to me has got to be the best career in the military. you still a tough ass with steel balls, but you also rescue & help to save your brothers & innocent civilians lives. how exhilarating & rewarding. (i know extremely stressful too) mad respect.
I cannot explain the rewards you gain in saving someones life I lost jump status when I blew out my right knee, it swelled three times the size of my Left, I loved being a PJ and wouldn't trade that lifestyle for anything else in the world. To be honest I miss it and the commarodary
God bless you good sir.
My class started out with 80 guys we graduated 5 into the pipeline . I earned my beret in Dec 1986!
This is one of the things i loved from been in the service, having a team. Unfortunately my ASVAB score wasn't enough, but i had the heart and the motivation and till this day even though i never had the chance to be part of special operations i trained like one. My model is " trained like u fight, fight like you trained" alawys 100+% more on everyday task of my life. 👏cheers brother ✅
What's your job now?
Well did you retake the asvab?
This video is legendary. I have no association with the military and I'm not from the United States but every time I feel the need for some motivational boost in a down or sad moment, I come back and re-watch it. Thank you!
Love from Austria.
This is the kind of channel that when it appears in my newsfeed, I'm actually thankful. Instead of cussing at another bloody 'hilarious pranks' or 'how to train your tortoise' bollocks.
My son is in Medina waiting for SW Prep to start. Proud of him like you wouldn't believe.
I had wanted to be a PJ my whole life since I first learned of them. I unfortunately developed health issues that made this dream impossible. I am now going to school to become a flight nurse and recently shadowed a flight nurse. When I graduate I will have the Parajumper motto on my cap “These things we do that others may live”. God Bless the men that have died to save others.
these are the heroes who risk their lives for others these are herues and we are proud of them.
i played world of warcraft for YEARS with one of these guys! his name was Doug. he was awesome!
It was a great honor to be a part of this mission even as just the crew chief maintaining the birds. That others may live!
I am not military SAR but I am civilian SAR and While a little different I will say we damn well appreciate helicopters ( we often get ours from the NG)
PJs saved my brother's life. I might not ever know one, but they are all my friend and I love them.
PJ's are "certified paramedics". Yeah...on steroids...
It might be because of my Own Ignorance, Had I not been a Rifleman or, Scuba, Mountain Climbing I am A PJ
Today, I am all of the above
I am a a PJ, Fully trained Paramedic and Rifleman
I served 15 years as a 7th Calvary Scout.
@@Awizzard4U okay, did you really have to say all that in 4 comments and not just one?
I was in the PJs in 1966, during the Vietnam War. It really was a great experience. I miss my buddies back there.
That must of been crazy! 🇺🇸
In 2 years I join the air force and my goal is to make it into Pararescue. WHEN I make it ill come back and let you guys know.
Please do
I’m working on cross training to PJ, maybe I’ll see you there bud.
Don´t you dare coming back and telling us you didn´t make it. You´re gonne keep going even if you have to die for it.
Same, maybe I’ll see you there
Have to be willing to die for it
I had the honor of meeting one PJ a few years ago while on vacation in the Outer Banks of NC.
Bunch of great operators.... God bless them all! Semper Fidelis!
Just knowing that there's someone that is willing to risk everything to get you home or die trying is unbelievable. God bless all of you 🙏
That Jessica Lynch vid blew my mind. Crazy amount of bravery for these people. Funny seeing guys in the NFL not willing to stand for the National Anthem and you got guys like this real role models and brave soldiers. This is what a real hero looks like.
Absolutely! 🇺🇸
@@DJgoon12 It absolitely is unpatriotic because what is says is that you don't care for a few seconds about the many that gave their lives for the country and for your freedom. This country is free but that freedom was earned. The national anthem is the only time where we can think back and appreciate your those freedoms no matter the color or background. If you want to protest go do it elsewhere.
@@DJgoon12 Its not about the day its just a special thing. Its a tradition as Americans. If you can't support your own country why even live in it. The world doesn't revolve around your feelings and the country wasn't made only for your betterment but for others and many gave their lives for it.
@@ZenNeonRazor kneeling doesn’t make you unpatriotic. It’s wishing for a better America
@@bennorth9758 It absolutely does for me.
I really think the these dudes are awesome. All special forces guys are awesome. It’s so great what they do. I hope to become a special ops guy in the future.
RIP Airman White (Pedro 66) , now a real angel. A son of Tennessee, gone too soon.
US Navy Corpsman 87 to 95. Law Enforcement from July 1995 and still serving. What I have seen, what I have heard. The smells I will never forget. I have been around this world in the Military, seen more hate and blood than anyone should. It has made me the person I am today. A father, a husband, a grandfather.
Master Sergeant Michael Maltz..
"Eternal rest grant to him O' Lord and may perpetual Light shine upon him forever "...
My grandfather was in the PJs in 1967. He retired after 2 years then he became a Nurse in the backlines for about 5 more years.
Those are some of the finest men on this planet. Not because of what they do but because of why they do it. “That others may live” Is there any finer more aspirational motto anywhere?
7:03 “KEEP CALM and SAVE LIVES” RESPECT!!!
Best saying ever heard in my life to keep attacking to you break the soul
to see these boyz in action just makes you proud to be an American.. if your the enemy you fear them, if your hurt or injured they are angels from above!!!! great video, well done!!!!
1:13 Hold on, I might be on the wrong site. Jokes aside, HUGE Respect for these guys, crazy men doing crazy things for the good of all.
This is an awesome video. I love our military and so grateful for what they do to help others and keep America free. You all are heroes to me. Thank you for your service.
You have some of the Best quality content on UA-cam, very thorough! Nice work
Thank you, I appreciate it!
For anyone including myself who wants to go into the military, i support you and thankyou for being a brave one, stay strong out there y'all, see you out there 💪🏻🇺🇸
That speech at the 6:15 mark...just...wow. I want that guy coaching me!
fellow vet here., thank you much what you do!!!!!!
My dad was a PJ, the things they do is crazy, they put their lives on the line to help others. Huge respect to them, so that others may live.
Bless you and your family. My dad worked with and was friends with jolly 22. That others may live!! Much love from England.
My buddy died in a freak hiking accident after failing out of PJ school. Was going back for another final try, would of made the best damn PJ. RIP Tyler Oimoen.
GOD Bless & Protect all of you & Thanks for You're SERVICE!
T O M L, I was honored to try out, but still lucky to know some of these guys, shoulder to shoulder! Thanks
Rob Tinsley what happens after you wash out?
@@101Ari101 I don't know what happens currently but I just continued on into my guaranteed job in Security/ LE. Times were different back then 70s-80s.Now days they'd probably pIace you in another AFSC.I ended my USAF career w/ some special and tactical training as well as a lot of civilian training.I worked side by side on occasion with actual PJs but was never in any of their pipeline classes. I left the AF and I retired after being a LEO, firefighter/ medic, (tactical medic & flight medic included) w/ just shy of 30 years in the business and I think I did ok.
Rob Tinsley thats really cool!! Thank your for your service as well as for the information!
United States Air Force Special Tactics Pararescue Jumpers( AFSOC STS PJs): Special and Elite, Chosen and Unique, World Class Warfighters and Badass Battlefield Gunners and Healers. They may very well have to take a life to save a life, if necessary. Special Warfare Airmen who are part Paramedic, part Commando. " These Things We Do, That Others May Live". GUARDIAN ANGEL SUPERINTENSIFIED, RESCUE WARRIOR SUPERIOR....... HooYah!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🗽⚔️💓
Awesome video thanks for explaining what the PJ’s do
I was honored to met and train with 2 PJ's for 2 days on Tactical Paramedicine skills. Awesome guys. Much respect
I am not going to lie i teared up when they were talking to that PFC because the fear you can see it in her eyes
I was in AF..basic training they recruit people who may want to maybe try to join the pjs....you have to try out in order to try out, if that makes sense..a preliminary test....about 7 or 8 guys from my group who thought they were tough enough, tried out..all came back with their tails between their legs...worn out....
This is no joke, if u make it as a pararescue, u are elite...
The Jessica Lynch rescue really hit me. Truly an honorable job.
Swiss Crypto This footage in particular was staged? I know of someone who was on the actual rescue, but I didn’t know they released staged footage
Bloody hell, that bloke who starts talking @6:22. Jeez, what an inspirational talker.! Actually made me tear up.
I'd never heard of these guys before. Wished I'd known about them when I was young and heard that bloke. I'd have signed up on the spot. And I'm not even American. Wow. These guys. Shit. 👏
Thank's that these men serve! I'm proud of you. My Respect!
A lieutenant form switzerland
Really love the channel bro💯
Currently waiting on the Pandemic to die down so I can go in and sign my 18X contract for Special Forces Canidate🙌🏿
Dude I'm trying to figure what road to take Special forces or Pararescue.
My son is in the SF and talks to me about you guys a lot , lots of respect for your work....
I found out about PJs not too long ago and this is definitely a dream job I would like to have in the future. I know that if I put all my effort into it I can definitely become one. Im just hoping I have what it takes.
Go for it! Just start to condition your mind now and get comfortable in the water :)
Kanutster i’ll make sure to be working on that man. Thanks for the advice.
All the guns / planes / helicopters were cool as hell to look at but that PJ kissing that old lady on top of the head when she thanked him was the coolest little shot on the whole vid!! Love it!!! Best Regards
Hats off to these folks.
6:22 just leaving this here so I can come back to listen to it when I might need it
Another great video man, the 24th STS would be a good unit to make a montage on
Highest Respect to these Angels! 🙏
Brilliant video mate, thanks! Absolute heroes!
My stepfather who raised me gave me this Never Relentless spirit inside me I joined the US Army and became a US Army Scout Sniper after 6 years I resigned and became a USAF PJ, Only the Officers ever knew
The word Heroes was created only for them. Period.
Much respect and love for the battlefield ArchAngel.
The speeches towards the end really got to me they really made me think about how much failure and fear can really make a better person also do you think you can make one on usaf combat control