Latest "pararescueman" stories

Air Force slashes reenlistment bonuses due to COVID overmanning

This year's bonus program will be the smallest in years.

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

Heroism: Pararescuemen receive Bronze Star for fierce Afghanistan battles

The pararescuemen put their own lives on the line time and again to save their Afghan partners during the 2019 battles.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Investigation: Pararescueman fell to death from cliff when anchor slipped

The deaths of Kraines and a combat controller in a separate incident prompted the Air Force to halt parachuting, diving and mountaineering training and operations for several months.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

AFSOC resumes jump, dive, mountain operations after deaths

AFSOC suspended those operations last December as it investigated the deaths of pararescueman Tech. Sgt. Peter Kraines and combat controller Staff Sgt. Cole Condiff.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Air Force streamlines special warfare recruiting, basic training

The Air Force is streamlining how it brings new special warfare candidates into the service and sends them through their initial training.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Pararescueman killed in mountain rescue training accident

Kraines' death is now under investigation.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago