Pararescue Changed My Life

If you have ever been told you can't do something, this is for you. I will talk a little about what my journey has been up to this point and what I have been up to since the last video I posted.
My story is proof that anyone who is dedicated to a purpose can become what they want to in life. People will constantly try to talk you out of doing difficult things; it's just a fact. It's not always because they deliberately want to hold you back (although that's what they are doing). Some do it because they don't want to see you get hurt, and some it's a reflection of how much THEY would be scared to try what you are about to do.
In either case, you must realize that the only person who has to live with your decisions in life and whether you live with regret is you. Becoming a pararescueman changed my outlook on life. It helped me realize a purpose in my life and set me down a path to continue to take on situations with confidence as well as helped me to establish a strong work ethic to accomplish anything I set my mind to no matter how many times I fail.
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[@Serjenga]

I joined for PJ and tried twice. First when it was indoc and failed the push ups to start the course then 4 years later I was a non select out of A&S. It hurt me bad but I did what I said I was going to do and I’ll carry that with me for the rest of my life. I didn’t get the job I wanted but i stuck with it and I’m grateful for everything the Air Force has given me to include an assignment to Italy, a home, family, and orders to Japan most recently (to name a few). I now also have ambitions of going to PA school via the IPAP program. If you’re reading this please stick with your dreams and always be the man in the arena.

[@andrewmountain7882]

I’m an Army 12B reservist, im trying to switch to become a PJ after my contract so I’m doing my EMT to educate myself. Let’s get it! 😂💪

[@NewLeafClover]

This resonates with me. I was preparing for PJ following Brian's encouragement and advice after finding his page/youtube and emailing him a few times, when my wife and I found out we were pregnant. I was 'in it to win it' during that time. I was going to the gym 2x a day including actually running to my gym, working out (including swim), then running back home hours later. All that on top of working a full time job. Believe me, it wasn't easy, but I was doing it. Either way, Brian is the real deal. He's not BS'ing you. Get your mind right. Lose sleep if you have to. Get it done! If I didn't age out after my son was born, I would STILL follow him and continue working toward it. On the flip side, I'm still working hard to be a better me. Thanks Brian for being a momentum booster!

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Even the pursuit of something difficult will only make you better as a father and a person. I am sure the preparation for this and the discipline it took helped you feel energized and motivated. I hope your family is well, reach out anytime if you need anything

[@silverbear5548]

So glad to see you back and at it!!!

[@NewLeafClover]

@@silverbear5548 I think you meant this for Brian.

[@royahlascensionlifellc3063]

Hey not sure how old you are but recently they have just updated age limit to 42 before entering BMT, Im currently 35 and am looking to see a recruiter and enlist as soon as my final documents awaiting arrive.

[@NewLeafClover]

@@royahlascensionlifellc3063 Thanks for that info. That's good to know because I'm still interested. Two questions: Are you able to email me documentation that backs that? And, do they still require the COVID vaccine? I will not take that vaccine.

[@drew8979]

Gave CCT a shot and didn't make it through the pipeline after failing out of ATC. Now I'm currently working on my second master's degree with the Post 9/11 GI Bill and my life is awesome. Never let your setbacks define the rest of your life.

[@KeyenZahid]

Really awesome to see you again and that you’re doing amazing!

[@camin006]

Glad to see you back. Let’s grind!!

[@masonedwards5365]

Was pumped to see another video from you. Appreciate the wise words.

[@insipidpanda6097]

Holy smokes he's back!

[@stevehicks9374]

Love it brother! NEVER OUT OF THE FIGHT 💪🏼🇺🇸

[@thescrivedvoices]

I was wondering where you were at. Still love the channel and what you do!! ❤️💯

[@danguilfoyle1736]

Love it. Thanks for sharing. I started school again for the first time in nearly 10 years. Definitely nerve-racking and a little difficult. However, I currently have an “A”, which I have never had before. Thanks for the message in the video!

[@DariusJones05]

I literally was just thinking “where tf is Brian” while watching onesready podcast today lol. Glad to see you still in the fight in ANY capacity

[@pouriamostafizi9233]

True rolemodel thanks for the video

[@tylerbolus6030]

Thank you for the update, and the help you've given us (and me) so far! Chasing after Pararescue had helped me get out of my very-shy-shell, and become a confident and capable person overall. So without you, your resources, and the Ones Ready crew, I'm sure I wouldn't be where I stand today 😊.

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Keep up the good work man, it’s all worth it

[@brianmatsuzaki4401]

Brian, great words of encouragement from the heart. I’m amazed of what you have accomplished, proud of you!

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Brian! Great to hear from you! That means a lot coming from you, it seems like just yesterday we were going through the pipeline. To be honest I really enjoy just helping to motivate candidates and sharing the insights I have from being around good people like you throughout my career. If you ever want to come on and give some words of wisdom just let me know.

[@joshuayankoviz]

This is the words I needed to hear. I'm going to make it. Thank you sir.

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Let me know when you graduate!

[@granthodgkiss]

Glad to see you back, and im excited for future potential content😀

[@HowToBeAPJ]

I have another one in the chute for next week! Appreciate the support

[@josephgonzales9649]

Let’s go!!! I thought this channel was dead but I’m glad to see it’s not!

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Just took a hiatus, trying to balance everything in life but I am glad to be back! Thanks for the continued support!

[@Thiago_Pinto]

Hi Brian, I moved from Brazil 🇧🇷 with the idea of becoming an American 🇺🇸 soldier, but I was not pursuing my goal. Your story gave me the motivation to keep going 💪. I love your channel!

[@HowToBeAPJ]

It means a lot to me man I am glad to be able to help you out, go get it!

[@SimplyChrist]

Great videos! I was in PJ Indoc back in 1983 during the Clegie Chambers and Lochland Jeffries “era.” Most vivid memories were those dreaded “crossovers” and miles and miles of running in those awful black leather combat boots. LOTS of injuries and setbacks…not to mention some hilarious stories. Unfortunately, an accident at the Brookes altitude chamber and nine hours in a decompression chamber ended my goal. What made it worse was having to continue training while the brass at Brookes dallied as to allow me to stay despite having neurological decompression sickness. I’ll always remember those days.

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Always wet, never dry! Thanks for the support sir! I am sorry about the altitude chamber incident however I am sure you made the most of the experience you had while getting through Indoc. The older I get the more I feel as though every man should have some experience like we had at Indoc, it forms a brotherhood and experiences that lend so much to any future difficulties we may experience.

[@ablast24]

The king is back!!

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Haha thank you, I am just a guy trying to help!

[@GeneralDischarge]

Welcome back!

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Thanks, good to be back!

[@joekiwi200]

Great to see you again. I am not planning to be a PJ (I am not from the United States but I find the role to be very interesting). I hope that you will take some time to make a video or two that discusses some of your rescue training - specifically what you learned in the rescue part of training. I understand that your main focus is on helping people become PJs and so your channel is not primarily aimed at people like me - who just find the role interesting and want to know more. But I do think it will help your channel grow (if that's what you want) to have shorter videos that discuss what PJs do (e.g. stories, TTPs etc etc). I noticed a lot of your videos are quite long, which is probably fine for the people who are determined to be PJs but for those who are simply interested in what you do, it can be a bit much. Welcome back!

[@HowToBeAPJ]

I appreciate the comment, I will be making some more short form and other long form videos for technique but will always try to keep it as concise as possible

[@joekiwi200]

@@HowToBeAPJ No worries. Some things that would interest me: 1. Stories of rescues. 2. Rescue tips (The "Ranger" roll is so cool, not sure if PJs learn similar things). 3. How PJs would conduct a combat rescue. I have only seen videos where a casualty it brought to a helicopter and they are onboarded a way from the firefight/IED. 4. Situations where your PJ training helped in an unexpected way. 5. Perhaps one of the most interesting things for me is what rescue training involves. I don't even know what you would learn in rescue training. It may seem obvious to you but up until I heard about PJs I always assumed rescuers are just people who work as rescuers - but it never occured to me that there are rescue concepts to learn...

[@camin006]

I’m currently working on cross training to PJ

[@brocklewis4801]

This may be a redundant question but when enlisting to join specops will you choose a secondary career outside of that in case there’s any complication in the pipeline and you can’t finish, getting injured for instance?

[@shaquarnstevens8770]

Happy to see

[@shaquarnstevens8770]

Hey Brian I still look better 😆😉👍🏿

[@MDMD]

Hey, new to the channel - any chance the new standards for A&S could be elaborated on? I'm aware of the indoc standards on your website and am training to exceed those. Regardless, Thanks for the amazing resource

[@HowToBeAPJ]

The simple answer is that there is not a final grad standard for calisthenics in Selection, there are certain go/no go events but the old standards will get you over those. I will put out a video with more soon though!

[@MDMD]

@@HowToBeAPJ Great! Thank you for the reply, I'll be looking forward to that video!

[@bull_chops]

Thanks

[@stivenabro7134]

It would be a dream come true to become a PJ. I’m 26 yr old firefighter/medic

[@torrez4093]

hey man. not excepting a response but in the off chance you do respond. I am currently in the same boat you where as a child im 20 now and am about to join the air force guard for security forces I want to be a pj to take on that challenge and it has been a life long dream of mine to be special forces my parents and recruiter both told me to go guard first to get a feel for the military life and than decide if i want to full fledge into special forces pj, my contract is going to be 6 years though and im scared thats going to be waiting to long and by the time im 26 i wont be in the same place i am now with wanting to be a pj, i want your advice on what you think i should do or if u where in my shoes what would you do?

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Honestly I dont think being in security forces will give you an idea of what it is like to be a PJ. After I was done as a PJ I was a PA in the military and it sucked, the people and motivation levels were waay different than when I was a PJ. I would try to be a PJ first if that is your ultimate goal then make it happen. You have to be all in if you want to be a PJ

[@inkoftheworld]

he lives! \(^o^)/

[@DSwann]

#TOML👣

[@nervonabliss2071]

Hey, Brian. I was wondering if you could give some insight into how you feel about having become a PA after having been a PJ for so long? I want to follow a similar path to you and hearing that you were successful in accomplishing pretty much what I want out of life- I wanted to get your opinion on how things turned out. I could sense a little bit of PTSD/stress behind your eyes when you said "I wanna go be a PA". If I'm not talking out of my ass or overstepping here, what exactly caused that? Do you regret the decision? Was it just not the right time and kept you from other aspirations? I don't want to make a mistake if it should be avoided, but I do know PA's are paid well and being nearly finished with a degree in biochem, becoming a PA may be more fulfilling than working in an industry lab for the rest of my life. Thanks for all your videos, Brian. I'll be one of the few to take the step towards joining the brotherhood, That Others May Live!

[@nervonabliss2071]

Or maybe could you elaborate on the challenges you faced when pursuing your goal of becoming a PA? I know it's financially a burden, but the GI bill should help cover a portion right? How long was the process for you and how many hours did you study a day/night in order to be successful? Sorry to take your time, but getting as much insight from those before me has always been a defining factor in my success in any endeavor I've had.

[@HowToBeAPJ]

I will be doing a download of what it took to be a PA and what made me move over to that career path for sure.

[@nervonabliss2071]

@@HowToBeAPJ Thanks, Brian. Looking forward to it!

[@shaquarnstevens8770]

Prove them wrong 😆😁😄🌄🫂

[@jonlake9631]

So my question how did you find the way to balance being a parent and military career specifically PJ?

[@HowToBeAPJ]

TBH it was a whole lot of trial and error, after we found out we could finally have children we were lucky enough to have more. During that time when I was at work or gone my wife held down the family and when I was home I made it a point to eat dinner with the family and always put my kids to bed. That was our time together and on the weekends when I wasnt doing videos for this or studying we would go out and do something together. I tried to make every bit of time I spent with them quality instead of just shear quantity

[@jonlake9631]

@@HowToBeAPJ thank you so much for the response yeah I’m looking to get into medical field for my civilian career and was gonna go army and do the 18x contract and be a 18D but then I recently just found or stumbled upon the PJs so now I’m torn between the 2 I also have 2 kids 10 and 8 it’s why I asked that question about kids and I’m 30 will be 31 in August so trying to still figure things out.

[@TaimoorKhan-kg1xd]

When you say you did vascular surgery, is that as a PA?

[@HowToBeAPJ]

That is correct

[@matheusoliveira-ys2mo]

What if the difference between a PA and a Physician? We don’t have this profession here in Brazil. I read that to become a PA you need a bachelors degree, and the time is much longer than medical school.

[@davidramirez4810]

Physicians Assistant, much shorter time than an MD.

[@HowToBeAPJ]

To be a PA now days you will graduate with a masters degree. The program I went through was extremely expedited as I went from having no degree to having a Masters degree in 29 months. In certain states such as Utah I can do most things a Physician can do after I have completed a certain amount of hours in that specialty

[@maxdempsey2808]

If I try to be a pj and fail, would I be stuck with a contract with the airforce in another role?

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Currently there is a high likelihood that would be the case however there have been contracts in the past which only included you being in your specific job and you would have the option to discharge if you didnt make it. You would have to have this discussion with your recruiter though.

[@maxdempsey2808]

@@HowToBeAPJ thank you so much. I’ve been trying to access your website for the past couple days and it says it doesn’t work on my end. Is it like this for everyone or is it something on my end?

[@HowToBeAPJ]

No sure what the hang up on the website is, it looks to be working on my end. Let me know if you have any more issues. @@maxdempsey2808

[@maxdempsey2808]

Is it worth it to be a pj? I’m a 20 year old paramedic.

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Depends on your situation, for me it was completely worth it. I gained so much life experience and was able to do things I would have never been able to do under any other circumstances at the time. What do you want your trajectory in life to look like and what tools are available to make that happen?

[@themob955]

How to become reservist pj

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Check out my other video PJ Guard/Reserve with Lucas Martin, lots of information about joining the reserves in there!

[@shaquarnstevens8770]

Broooo😅

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Shaquarn long time since we emailed each other hope you are doing well!

[@shaquarnstevens8770]

@@HowToBeAPJHeck yeah Brother I'm glad to see you doing will congrats

[@shaquarnstevens8770]

@@HowToBeAPJ but all jokes aside I'm glad to see you do well and succeed

[@M1America]

Imagine dying for zionism.

[@datdude4611]

Imagine being a pathetic keyboard warrior

[@andresgmz210]

What a stupid comment

[@mikederasmo7621]

" So that Others . May live "