This is an incredible look into what our Pararescuemen go through. They are a Special Operations unit. Even the training just to be a PJ has a higher drop-out rate than any other SpecOps unit's training (SEALs, Rangers, Special Forces, MARSOC, etc). These guys are highly trained and worked their ass off to get there. After all that, they are still busting ass to save the lives of our soldiers. Incredible guys.
For all of you who watched the first Part, remember the Special Forces Medic? He was the guy who was injured at the end with a right leg amputee. That guy actually came to talk to my little brother's Cub Scout group one day. We had no idea he would be on this show. It was months ago, probably back in 2012 when he came to speak. He told them about him being a Special Forces medic and how he hit an IED while riding a motorcycle (my mom recalls him saying a dirt bike...therefore...
). Of course, he was the only Medic on the ODA team so he had to stay conscious and coach the guys on what to do. He was flown to Germany and fitted with prosthetics. In addition to his leg, he also lost his right arm. He grew up in the area and still has family here. He talked about how he was going to be re-enlisting and going back.
When I was watching the show, I quickly caught on. I asked my mom a few questions about the guy who came to speak, and everything lined up. It has been brought to my attention that it was him, and that he did re-enlist and joined his team in January. Just to give a time frame, the injury was on June of 2012. That's seven short months learning how to walk and use prosthetics, and he's back in the Army. Not just the Army...a Special Forces soldier. I will not state his name for that reason, PERSEC. I just wanted to let yall know that he is going great things with his life. He's the stuff heroes are made of.
I'll report back after I watch.
