Discusses an elite group of U.S. Air Force soldiers, called pararescuemen.

After the hurricane -- Air Force Pararescue -- The first Pararescuemen -- Saving soldiers -- Training begins -- The pipeline -- More training -- A hero in Afghanistan -- A space rescue -- An icy rescue -- Saving a city -- That others may live -- The PJs' gear -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Read more -- Learn more online -- Index -- About the author.