and the distinct maroon beret was authorized by HQ USAF in 1966. The PJs went on to serve with distinction in a host of far-flung conflicts of the Cold War, from the Korean War to the Vietnam War ...

Added to this experience was a joint warfare course and dedicated FAC training in Australia or with the USAF in South Vietnam … They generally flew a 2.5 to 3 hour mission each day, seven days a ...