"... two US military units that NEVER get the recogonition they deserve are the Air Commandoes and the US Coast Guard rescue swimmers."
The Jolly Green Giant rescue paramedics, who rescue downed pilots, are at the top of my list of those who don't get enough recognition.
Amen to the rescue swimmers. I grew up near a Coast Guard base on the Oregon coast and personally know 3 people who were saved by rescue swimmers. While the combat forces are training for the possibility of battle, the Coast Guard is saving lives every single day.