NatGeo Combat Rescue Special

[AWP]

I can't speak to "now", but I know back in 2006 they would practice right outside of KAF, to the northeast corner of the base close to where the Marine aircraft ramp is now (more or less). They even did some MFF jumps from the Hawks on occasion.

Considering a camera crew was with them, I can see them taking those guys out for a training mission which went a little sideways when the trucks showed up. From there it is easy for Nat Geo to build in some drama.

 

[Salt USMC]

I thought it was Crip for a second at the end of the show. Then I realized some things didn't match up.

Same here. Then I realized a bunch of stuff didn't add up, and was able to breathe a sigh of relief

 

[Cyberchp]

Same here. Then I realized a bunch of stuff didn't add up, and was able to breathe a sigh of relief

Makes you wonder the number of injuries our folks are sustaining over there.

Seeing his injuries and his team member's reactions brought tears to my eyes.

 

[Ravage]

Hope this time it won't be taken down so fast:

 

[policemedic]

Maybe I'm slow, Ravage, but if they took it down once I would take that as a hint. But that's just me.

 

[Ravage]

Not my account. I just fund'em.

 

[Sendero]

1) Gratuitous use of Leeerrroooyyyyyy Jeeennnkiiinnsnnnssssss wins all day, every day.

Okay...I must admit I was sooo confused, when I heard that during that episode. I was trying to figure out what the heck was a Leeeerrroooooy JJJJJenkinnnns. I just figured it was something as a civilian I didn't grasp.

Then I hit up Youtube last night and that was hilarious. Geeez, it's been viewed 33 million times, I feel like I've been living under a rock.

 

[Poccington]

Firstly, whatever dude decided to use LEEEEEEROOOOOOY JEEEENKIIIINS as the siren, is an absolute boss.

Secondly, that made for some tough watching at times. You PJ's do a hell of a job, dealing with what you do. Much respect.

 

[dknob]

Ravage - anything on Ep 2?

 

[21C]

NatGeo's website has it listed as being screened on the 27FEB.

 

[ebiaihi]

I've really liked the show, It's given me a new appreciation of what PJs do. I've read about them but it's a lot different to see what they do and what they go through. Not just PJs though, the troops in general. Reading about guys getting hurt by an IED is nothing like seeing a guy on TV with that kind of injury.

 

[BillyC1636]

Did Episode 1 "Visions of War" air out of order? It seems like last nights episode, "Whatever it takes" was suppose to be "Episode 1"? Either way, great documentary.

 

[Rapid]

Loved the balloon gag. Loved the moustache on the heli. The whole part with the SF medic puts everything into perspective.

 

[Ravage]

Will be available today.

 

[txpj007]

I am seriously considering trying to go air guard PJ.

Good choice...IMO I'd check out the KY team. And if you act quickly you can get some love from myself and JaJ right out of the gate

 

[txpj007]

Seemed pretty straight forward to me - out there practicing live call-for-fire with the aircrew, dont want to let the vehicles get close in case they're hauling a nastygram.

That was a common theme...all the way back to OIF. Training sorties canxed early by local nationals, camel hearders or just clueless people driving off the beaten path. You cant really schedule a "training area" through the local populace.

 

[TLDR20]

Good choice...IMO I'd check out the KY team. And if you act quickly you can get some love from myself and JaJ right out of the gate

Yeah I put out some feelers with amlove21, I am still talking through it with my wife and getting back in shape. Do you have any contact info out in KY? The ANG website is absolute rubbish.

 

[Kunoichii]

Good choice...IMO I'd check out the KY team. And if you act quickly you can get some love from myself and JaJ right out of the gate

That's some tough love, but there's a lot to give haha.

 

[DA SWO]

Yeah I put out some feelers with amlove21, I am still talking through it with my wife and getting back in shape. Do you have any contact info out in KY? The ANG website is absolute rubbish.

try http://www.specialtactics.com

123 STS used to have a 300 mile limit, they also have (or had) a pretty long waiting list.

 

[MBDM]

Does anybody know, if NatGeo is planning on putting the series on dvd or blu ray disc?