Madcat Podcast
This podcast captures the history of Pararescuemen (PJ) and Combat Rescue Officers (CRO). "That Others May Live" is the motto PJs and CROs live by, but we are also known for our obsession with late nights, small wooden idols and tattoos on our rear-ends. Join us for stories of new and old.
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Podcasting since 2023 • 28 episodes
Madcat Podcast
Latest Episodes
Jim Shorten
From Navy deckhand to MACV-SOG recon leader to Air Force Pararescueman, Jim ‘Wild Carrot’ Shorten lived a life most only read about. He went deep behind enemy lines, then spent decades trying to bring the fallen home. This is his story.
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Al Richmond
Chief Al Richmond was the first PJ Chief of the 129 RQS. Chief joined the Marine Corps in 1954, 3 years later after the Marines wouldn't let him jump he joined the Army. Finally that he joined the Air Force as a Pararescueman. He wa...
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Robert "Willy" Williamson
Chief Williamson served from 1966-2000. Was a major player in the implementation of square parachutes and rescue jumpmaster TTPs. He has some incredible missions and hilarious Charlie stories. Hope you guys enjoy.
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