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ResourceIRGC Shot Down An F-15E Then ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE
Max walks through newly released official footage of what he describes as an extraordinary combat rescue operation in which an F-15E …
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ResourceRescue Mission GONE WRONG!*
Ritland's guest, a PJ (Pararescue specialist), recounts a challenging high-altitude rescue at 10,500 feet where he and a partner …
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ResourceI Wasn’t Supposed To Be A PJ
Ritland recounts how he nearly enlisted in the Navy to become a SEAL corpsman, but an Air Force recruiter changed his mind by …
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ResourceMeet The Real Jack Ryan: PJ Turned CIA Spy | Ep. 299
Former Air Force Pararescueman Nick McKinley recounts his unconventional path from adoption and a challenging early childhood in …
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ResourceYou WON'T BELIEVE These INSANE NEW Details of the F-15E WSO Rescue In Iran
Max interviews former Air Force Pararescueman Aaron Love about a hypothetical future Iran conflict scenario set in April 2026. Max …
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ResourceBUD/S vs Army Airborne: Which is Harder?
A former Air Force Pararescueman (PJ) recounts getting kicked out of Army Airborne School after going onto the girls' floor at the …
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ResourceAir Force PJ REVEALS Most Dangerous Op
Ritland's guest, a former Air Force Pararescue Jumper (PJ), recounts his deployments supporting special operations teams. He …
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ResourceInside the 24th Special Tactics Squadron — The Air Force’s Secret Tier One Unit
Mike Ritland interviews a former Air Force Pararescueman (PJ) who recounts his journey through the PJ pipeline, from boot camp …
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ResourceUSAF PJ Rescue Mission Gone Terribly WRONG
A guest recounts his first major combat operation as a Pararescue Jumper (PJ) in Afghanistan in 2004. He describes a complex night …
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ResourceThe SEAL Room Test That Breaks Most Air Force PJs
Ritland's guest Chad, a former Air Force Pararescue Jumper (PJ), describes the integration process of PJs with Navy SEAL teams after …
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ResourceThe Craziest Pararescue Mission Ever
Max recounts the story of a U.S. Air Force pararescue mission to save crew members aboard the disabled ship Tamar off the coast of …
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ResourceAir Force Pararescue: When Navy Seals Call 911
Max explains the history and role of Air Force Pararescue (PJs), special operations airmen who conduct combat search and rescue and …
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ResourceAir Force Pararescueman Brandon Daugherty Part Two
Brandon Daugherty, an Air Force Pararescueman (PJ), recounts his upbringing in Florence, Arizona, a small prison town where his …
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Resource7 IEDs vs 1 Humvee - Finding Pieces in the Trees with PJ Brandon Daugherty | Mike Drop Clip 182
PJ Brandon Daugherty recounts a mission in Iraq where his team responded to an IED strike involving seven anti-tank mines that …
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ResourceAstronaut Rescue Air Force PJ Brandon Daugherty Part One
Brandon Daugherty, an Air Force Pararescue (PJ) with 10 years active duty and 12 years reserve service, discusses his civilian …
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ResourceMy PJ School Roommate | Mike Drop Clip - Episode 148
A guest recounts the unusual experience of becoming roommates with his father at age 21 during pararescue training. He explains that …
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ResourceAir Force PJ Jason Sweet - Part Two | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 149
Former PJ (Air Force Pararescue) Ritland's guest recounts his deployment to Afghanistan conducting casualty evacuation missions. The …
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ResourceAir Force PJ Jason Sweet - Part One | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 148
Ritland interviews Jason Sweet, a former Air Force Pararescueman (PJ) who served from 2008-2014 and now runs SOCOM Athlete. Sweet …
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ResourceSEAL Pararescue Combat Deployments with Chad McCoy | Mike Drop- Episode 79
Ritland interviews Chad McCoy, a retired Air Force pararescueman (PJ) who served 23 years with 18 at Naval Special Warfare …
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