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  • This is Duane's 4th Deployment. Duane is the Squandron's longest serving PJ.
  • This is Barry's 1st Deployment.  Barry has endured some of the toughest and most intense combat and medical training the military offers, but he knows he still has a lot to prove.
  • This is Jeff's 1st Deployment.  Jeff is the Combat Rescue Officer, or Cro, of the AM shift.
  • Seth is the Unit Commander.
  • This is Trevor's 3rd Deployment.
  • This is Matt's 3rd Deployment.  Matt found out that his wife is expecting a baby, right before he deployed to Afghanistan.
  • This is Eric's 2nd Deployment.  
  • This is Brett's 6th Deployment.  His six tours of duty are the most in the unit.

  • Technical Sergeant (TSgt) Duane

    Photograph by NGT

    This is Duane's 4th Deployment. Duane is the Squandron's longest serving PJ.

  • Senior Airman (SrA) Barry

    This is Barry's 1st Deployment.  Barry has endured some of the toughest and most intense combat and medical training the military offers, but he knows he still has a lot to prove.

  • First Lieutenant (1LT) Jeff

    This is Jeff's 1st Deployment.  Jeff is the Combat Rescue Officer, or Cro, of the AM shift.

  • Captain (Capt) Seth

    Seth is the Unit Commander.

  • Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Trevor

    This is Trevor's 3rd Deployment.

  • Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Matt

    This is Matt's 3rd Deployment.  Matt found out that his wife is expecting a baby, right before he deployed to Afghanistan.

  • Captain (Capt) Eric

    This is Eric's 2nd Deployment.  

  • Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Brett

    This is Brett's 6th Deployment.  His six tours of duty are the most in the unit.

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David Walley
David Walley

SSgt Brett, SMSgt Walley(ret) here. You guys make us all proud. Glad to see you're all well. We'll be looking for you guys to get home. Stay safe.

Cecile Riola
Cecile Riola

Now following on twitter and looking forward for more!

Cecile Riola
Cecile Riola

Ssgt Brett you are my personal favorite! I admire your bravery, leadership style and your dedication! Thank you for all you do! I can relate to what you do when it comes to saving lives but not nearly to being out in combat. Keep us Californians proud! Wwoohhoo!!

Bernadette Smith
Bernadette Smith

I LOVE this show!! You are all so amazing--hold your head high and be proud of the amazing job you do everyday!! I can't wait until the next episode!! Stay safe <3!! 

BTW...is Capt Seth single???? Just wondering.....

Melissa Lovingood
Melissa Lovingood

It was a real privilege and honor to meet you at the USAFA screening. Thank you for all you do. 

Kara Nissen
Kara Nissen

I've always had respect for the men and women who serve this country but after watching this show that respect has been taken to a whole new level! To each and every one of you I just want to say THANK YOU !

P. Walton
P. Walton

SSgt Brett... Your leadership, poise and empathy for those that you rescue are truly heroic! Your family and our country couldn't be more proud of you!!

Kelsey Edwards
Kelsey Edwards

I love you SSgt Brett!!!!!! Such a beautiful man! And 6 tours? xoxo

Robert Blanchet
Robert Blanchet

This documentary airs tonight at 10:00 pm  A six part series on the Air Forces combat search and rescue teams.that my Nephew Major Ed Blanchet flies for..