My father Cmsgt William Vargas USAF ret., was a Pararescueman (PJ) for over
25years. He did the first rescue extraction in Vietnam , as well as the first
open water recovery of a space satellite, Discoverer 25. His last four years
of service were as the Commandant of the Pararescue school at Kirtland AFB
in Albuquerque,NM. He retired with some of our nations highest decorations
including the Legion of Merit,Air Force Cross, and Bronze Star. He was a true
American hero, but to me just dad. I grew with house full of PJs all over the
world. They are truly some of our finest and bravest. Sadly he passed away a
year ago, and is deeply missed our and the Pararescue family.
Last edited by coolpapabill; 04/18/12.
