The U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, are deployed in support of the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (TSgt. Jana Somero/USAF via SWNS ...

The pararescue flash was implemented in 1952, and the distinct maroon beret was authorized by HQ USAF in 1966. The PJs went on to serve with distinction in a host of far-flung conflicts of the ...

High-flying rescue troops are seen practicing hair-raising jumps in incredible pictures. Originally published on talker.news, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.

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