For many of us from the conventional side of the military (or who never served at all) the FN Scar tends to carry with it a certain appeal. As a rifle designed specifically for Special Operations troops (SCAR actually stands for Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle), … [Read more...]
Operator – someone who operates. In the civilian world, that could be someone operating an excavator, a wheeled tractor, and other similar heavy equipment. Historically, the term applied to people who worked in the old-school telephone centers and operated the manual telephone … [Read more...]
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, NV, UNITED STATES U.S. Air Force pararescueman gives a ready sign to the shore before beginning his mission during a diving training course, June 20, 2012, at Lake Meade, Nev. To become a pararesuceman means out-lasting nearly 90 percent of your starting … [Read more...]
WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY, UNITED STATES New York Air National Guard Pararescue Jumpers and Combat Rescue Officers with the 106th Rescue Wing's 103rd Rescue Squadron conduct medical refresher training at FS Gabreski ANG on February 27th, 2014. The training involved PJ's and CRO's … [Read more...]
Throughout my entire military carer I was challenged both physically, and mentally. However, it was always my mental toughness that saw me through whatever hardship I was facing. I watched PT (physical training) studs wash-out of various attrition schools because they lacked … [Read more...]
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AFGHANISTAN U.S. Air Force pararescuemen, 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, secure the area after being lowered from a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk during a mission Nov. 7, 2012, in Afghanistan. Pararescue teams assault, secure, and dominate the rescue … [Read more...]
WESTHAMPTON, NY, UNITED STATES Air Force Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, N.Y., on March 25th, 2013. (USAF / Senior Airman Christopher S Muncy / … [Read more...]
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