parachute troops

Meet the part of the United States Air Force Special Operations Command known as Pararescuemen. These skilled paratroopers perform daring rescues all over the world, sometimes while evading the enemy. This book explores their training as parachutists and their participation in recent military missions.

The US Air Force offers a wide array of career opportunities. Comments from men and women who have served in the military, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at Air Force jobs ranging from Pilot, to Psychologist to Pararescue.

Examines the 12 most amazing facts about the D-day invasion. Provides information about the event’s critical moments, key players, and lasting effects.

The lessons a young man learns from his loving family and friends in Ambrose, Georgia, carry him through when it is time for him to serve his country in World War II.

Jack Brehm shares the story of his experiences training for and working as a pararescue jumper, one of a group of highly trained men who serve the Air Force and National Guard by flying behind enemy lines during war to rescue downed pilots; and tells how his wife and family contributed to his success.

Describes the training and responsibilities of the United States Air Force's pararescuemen, highlighting their involvement in some of the country's most daring rescues.

Explains how the soldiers in the Parachute Regiment train for their dangerous missions.