The Pararescue Foundation is committed to helping the Pararescue community to reduce the struggles of transitioning from the military and finding a meaningful civilian life/career. We’re sponsoring current PJs to engage with PreVeteran, a company committed to helping military members and their families better prepare themselves for post-military employment in the private sector. The PreVeteran program is designed to help you create and plan for your successful military transition.  PreVeteran takes a highly individualized, cognitive neuroscience-based approach to this challenge by helping individuals regain autonomy in their thinking and decision-making about this process. If you’re interested in learning more about this program, contact us at info@pj.foundation and we will get back to you right away.

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“There's a 100% chance you're getting out of the military, and there’s a two-year gap after you get out of the military that is shown to be problematic across the spectrum. The current transition system gets you at the end of your military career, when your stress is maxxed out and your workload is three times bigger. That’s not working, so PreVeteran helps people plan ahead with a strategic methodology.” Jason Anderson, from PreVeteran.

This retreat  is  a purpose-built outdoor program intended to give our men a break from the trenches and veterans a chance to reconnect with the brotherhood. The guided trip entails daily backcountry movement (from 6 and 10 miles) between historic 10th Mountain Division huts in the Central Rockies.  The team will spend nights at elevations over 11,000 feet.  Participants should have intermediate skiing skills and be sufficiently injury-free. The program has been formed and shaped with input from Foundation partners anchored in the SOF and Pararescue Operational Psychology specialties and will be facilitated by staff with counseling and leadership coaching credentials.

To register or for any questions contact Steve Goodman at steve.goodman@pj.foundation

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Make sure you check out these custom skis developed in partnership with Meier Skis. A portion of every limited edition "Dawn Patrol" ski goes towards supporting our annual backcountry retreat! https://meierskis.com/collections/backcountry-touring/products/pararescue-foundation-custom-ski-graphic

It's going on 60 years since Operation Abilene and the Battle of Xã Cấm Mỹ in Vietnam. That's when Bill Pitsenbarger saved 60+ lives during a two day battle, April 11-12, 1966.

During the battle Bill refused to leave battlefield and return to his aircraft. Instead he waived it off and stayed on the ground to treat the wounded and fight. Bill maneuvered to and from the frontline to retrieve the wounded, treat their injuries, hide and camouflage them in case they were overrun, and he did this over and over again. Bill continued risking his life until he succumb to injuries from gunshot wounds.

As stated, this event is to commemorate Bill Pitsenbarger's 60th anniversary of that historic day in April 1966, when he gave his life, so 'That Others May Live'. That's not just a motto, others did live that day, approximately 60 lives were saved because of Bill's heroic actions and sacrifice.

The Air & Space Forces Association is planning an event to commemorate Bill Pitsenbarger's 60th anniversary of his historic actions. The location is Piqua, Ohio, Bill's hometown, just north Daytona, OH, area off 1-75.

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The SCAR Swim…in sum, takes place in four lakes, over four days and approximately 42 miles of open water swimming in a beautiful but sometimes harsh Arizona desert environment.  The lakes include - Saguaro Lake 9.5 miles, Canyon Lake 9.1 miles, Apache Lake 17 miles, and Roosevelt Lake 6.4 miles.

Mission Overview - Five Pararescue Instructors assigned to the 68th Rescue Squadron / Guardian Angel Formal Training Unit in Tucson, AZ are taking on the swim challenge and leading this dedicated fundraising initiative. SCAR is one of the longest marathon swims and organized stage swims in the world.  This event is for experienced swimmers and crew wanting to push their mental and physical boundaries. They will be completing in honor of their fallen teammates and their families.

Our Fundraising Goals - all proceeds will go directly to the Pararescue Foundation

• Raise $68,000+

• Elevate awareness of the Pararescue Foundation’s mission

• Expand the Foundation's impact across our career field and brotherhood.

• You can donate here - RallyUp - 42 mile SCAR Swim for the Pararescue Foundation

The Pararescue Foundation’s Wellness Retreat for Guardian Angel Leaders is intended to provide a trusted space for those in GA officer and enlisted leadership roles to discuss wellness and human performance topics. All activities during the retreat will apply to leadership experiences, preparation for transition, and recovery from military service. The program will be facilitated by PJF staff with counseling and leadership coaching credentials. Outdoor activities including light hiking, lake activities, meditation, mobility exercise, and golf provide opportunities for individual decompression and self-reflection, as well meaningful social interaction.  The target population is previous, current and future GA squadron commanders, senior enlisted leaders, directors of operations, operations superintendents, and deployed leaders.  No golf experience is required, and clubs can be provided if needed.

For more information contact: Colleen McBratney colleen.mcbratney@pj.foundation to inquire about registration or ask any questions.

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We’re excited to introduce this Guardian Angel Rescue Squadron Spouse’s Resiliency event. Helping spouses navigate military life and deployments is something that is near and dear to our hearts. This event is offered to all the PJ Spouses within 38th Rescue Squadron.

The event is expected to include up to 30 Spouses. We’re preparing sessions that will include mind, body and soul support for the rigors of the military life style.  After a few hours of facilitated roundtable Q&A, discussion on deployment ebbs and flows, and guidance on how to deal with the PJ life while on active duty, the group will participate in an activity we know they’ll all enjoy. Taking care of the home front so our military members can do their job is our goal!

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 If you have questions regarding this event, please send us a note at info@pj.foundation or call us at (910)751-0963.

The Pararescue Foundation is hosting its sixth annual Wilderness Retreat. Potential candidates are active duty/retiring PJ's/CRO interested in camaraderie, retirement advocacy, and Operator Syndrome awareness. This is some of the most thrilling and spectacular scenery and hiking in the Eastern U.S. You will experience the spectacular high peaks and ridges of the White Mountains of New Hampshire in the middle of summer during this 4 day guided hike hut to hut through the Presidential Mountain Range near North Conway, NH.

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For more information contact:  Anthony Negron - info@pj.foundation

The Pararescue Foundation, in partnership with Upper Canyon Outreach, a Montana-based foundation, is offering our Pararescue community the opportunity to heal physiological, psychological and emotional concerns through the development of horsemanship skills. UCO has developed the “Got Your Six Horsemanship” program to help veterans and active service men and women – especially those with the invisible wounds of war and dealing with post-traumatic stress. Participants will gain resources that allow them to re-integrate their military life with their personal life and future. This training is conducted at the beautiful Upper Canyon Ranch on the banks of the Ruby River, nestled at the junction of the Snowcrest, Greenhorn and Gravelly Mountains in southwestern Montana.

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For more information contact: Doug Kestranek - douglas.kestranek@pj.foundation to register or ask any questions.