PJ Rodeo sparks friendly face-off

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  • By Airman 1st Class Jerilyn Quintanilla
  • 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
The 48th Rescue Squadron based here, hosted six pararescue teams from across the nation for the bi-annual PJ Rodeo competition.

Established in 2004, the week-long competition simulates real world scenarios testing the core skill sets of each team which include trauma medicine, military free-fall and static-line parachuting, rifle and pistol marksmanship, and field/survival skills while working to foster teamwork and esprit de corps among the entire Guardian Angel community.

The 48th RQS placed first among the seven teams with the 306th RQS, a reserve unit also based in D-M, and the 308th RQS, a reserve unit based in Patrick AFB, Fla., taking second and third, respectively.


Scroll through the photos for scenes of the event.