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When ever I rode in helicopters I would watch everything in case some of you guys missed something. A lot of my rides in helicopters were to help recover one just like the one I was riding in. I always considered that when I got on board.

Now to the subject of my comment. Once while watching TV I saw the program "This Is Your Life". They had on the program an Air Force Sergeant who was with the rescue service as the subject. They brought back a number of the pilots he had pulled out of the jungle and each told the story of how this guy rescued them. The program had me in tears the entire length of it. In the eyes of these pilots this sergeant was a greater figure in history than Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, and John Wayne all combined into one. You could see this in their eyes. By any chance have you heard of the program or do you know the story. He would sure be a good individual to feature on Foxhole??

Pitsenbarger was the only PJ to receive the MOH but was by no means the only hero. The scenario you describe could apply to any of hundreds of PJ's. These guys were the most professional, dedicated, enlisted airmen I worked with in my entire career. Every one I ever met had that calm external demeanor that barely masked the fierce dedication within.

Pararescue was THE most competitive enlisted specialty in the USAF and the most highly compensated - jump pay, flight pay, hazardous duty pay and fast promotions. The pilots' mission was to get the PJ's on scene.

Big salute to the guys in maroon berets.