What does so others may live mean?

PJs put their own lives on the line everyday for both military and civilian families in an effort to bring Americans home. The PJ motto, “That Others May Live,” reaffirms their commitment to saving lives and self-sacrifice, without which thousands of service members and civilians would have perished.

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What is the Coast Guard rescue swimmer motto?

Living by the motto, “So others may live,” rescue swimmers put their skills to the test for others each time they leap into the sea.

Who said so others may live?

These things I do, that others may live.” The Pararescue (PJ) motto, “These Things We Do, That Others May Live” is one of the most badass mottos ever. So, when did the crazy idea of the PJ units begin?

How hard is PJ training?

It’s not easy to join Pararescue. Over 80% of the men who try out for the Air Force’s special operations search and rescue corps don’t make it (women will get their chance soon. More on that below). Depending on how you measure, that might be the highest attrition rate of any job in the military.

What do pararescue jumpers do?

When an injured Airman needs saving from a hostile or otherwise unreachable area, it’s our duty to bring them home. As members of Air Force Special Warfare, Pararescue (PJ) specialists rescue and medically treat downed military personnel all over the world.

Are navy rescue swimmers Special Forces?

Navy AIRRs are members of the Naval Special Operations (NSO) community, comprising men and women who take on the most impossible missions and the most elusive objectives. As an Aviation Rescue Swimmer, you will be part of a tightly knit group, dedicated to being the top emergency response unit in the world.

Are rescue swimmers paramedics?

They are trained as combatants and paramedics, operating on air, sea, and land, and are considered, along with Air Force combat controllers, among the most elite of the U.S. military’s Special Operations forces.

Can you be a PJ with glasses?

As of December 13th PJ, CCT, TACP, and Special Recon vision requirement states that your uncorrected distant vision cannot be worse than 20/200 in both eyes and both eyes must be correctable to 20/20 with contacts or glasses.