WELCOME TO mission central for

The Pararescue
'PJ' Association

Preserving the Heritage, History and Brotherhood of Pararescue

The PJ Association

An IRS Designated 501c-19 organization, the Pararescue ‘PJ’ Association respects the Pararescue Creed ‘That Others May Live’. We are mission central for Pararescuemen, Members, and Pararescue ‘PJ’ Association Sponsored Events such as Bi-Annual Reunions and Rodeos. We fund events, memorials and respect the valorous, humanitarian and combat actions of Pararescuemen around the globe.

About the PJA

The PJ Association is founded on a distinctive relationship among men. Members share the bond and spirit of the brotherhood to honor the history, heritage and legacy of Pararescue.

Membership

Membership in the Association is for active, retired or former Pararescuemen, for friends, family and those supporting Pararescue. Join, get active, stay informed, and participate.

Contribute

With member engagement and participation, we remember those who came before us and respect those on the front line of global aid and homeland defense in the war against terror. Donate now.

Connect

We provide the initiative and resources to promote special events, activities, and to document the history, heritage and legacy of Pararescuemen. Our members shape the future of the Association.

Announcing the 2025
Biennial PJ Rodeo & PJA Reunion

The Biennial 2025 PJ Rodeo (June 15th-20th) and PJA Reunion (June 18th-22nd) is being held at the renowned
South Point Hotel Casino and Spa, in the City of Lights, Las Vegas, Nevada.  Sign-up!  Show-up!

The 2025 PJ Rodeo Host

The 58th RQS

The 58th Rescue Squadron, located at Operating Site Alpha, Nellis AFB, Nevada, is one of five squadrons commanded by the 563rd Rescue Group at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ.

History of the 58th RQS

In 1952, the 7th ARS became the 7th Air Rescue Group with mission responsibilities ranging the mid-Atlantic to North Africa and across the Middle East, and the 58th ARS was activated at Wheelus AB, Libya.

Flying search and rescue in the Middle East, Africa, and Southern Europe, the 58th was downrange for crewed space missions, overwater escort, and humanitarian aid missions. 

Wheelus AB and the 58th were deactivated in 1969, after a coup led by Muammar Gaddafi replacing the Kingdom of Libya with the Libyan Arab Republic.  

The 58th ARS was later re-activated at Nellis AFB in 2002, as a Guardian Angel Squadron.

PJ Rodeo & PJA Reunion Event Photographers

D.J. Struntz

D.J.’s internationally recognized photography takes him on adventures around the globe…

a staff photographer for Surfing Magazine, Globe International, Hawaii Skindiver, and Riffe International, and led to appearances on NBC, CNN, CBS, ABC and FOX.  He has produced shoots in more than 50 countries…often with minimal resources and critical timelines.  Currently the Minister of Propaganda for North American Rescue (NAR), he adapts his deep background in action sports photography to capturing emotive and captivating imagery of their life-saving products being used by a diverse customer base that includes the military, first responders, and civilians.

Additionally, D.J. created and manages NAR’s thriving social media community that educates, inspires, and celebrates the everyday heroes who choose the be the difference in saving lives.

D.J.’s advertising clients include Globe, Patagonia, Hurley, Burton, Red Bull, Monster Energy, Channel Islands, Quiksilver, Rip Curl, O’Neill, Reef, Volcom, Dakine, Billabong, Rockstar, Riffe, Watermans Applied Science, Future Fins, FCS, To Write Love on Her Arms, Waves for Water, Tom Beckbe, Mystery Ranch, and Garmin.

Editorial clients include Surfing, Stab, Hawaii Skin Diver, Outside, National Geographic Adventure, Vice, Surfer’s Journal, Desillusion, Carve, Surf Europe,  Hardcore, Fluir, 7 Mares, Zigzag, Japanese Surfing Life, Honey, Later, Australian Surfing Life, Paper Sea Quarterly, Waves, Tracks, Surfing World, Eastern Surf Magazine, Surfline, Journal of Special Operations, and Shooting Sportsman.

Randy Galloway

Randy Galloway retired in 2017 as a Colonel in the Air National Guard, after 35 years…

 of total military service, serving as a PJ, a flight surgeon, a Medical Group Commander and the State Air Surgeon of Connecticut.

His active-duty time was spent as a PJ starting in 1979, until he left active duty to pursue…a medical degree in 1994. Anyone who knows “Doc Galloway” prior to that MSgt Galloway, knew him to always have a camera handy, video, still or both.

As a consummate photographer, Randy was ready to capture that special moment, and with that career, there were many special moment.

He became the President of the PJ Association in 2000 and held the position for 6 years, serving now as emeritus non-voting member of the PJ Association Board of Directors. Due to his proximity to the leadership of the PJA over the past 23 years, he has been able coordinate photographic needs that have tested his photography skills to capture many of the Rodeo’s and Reunions events since then.

Randy retired from his Emergency Medicine physician career in 2021 just prior to the Tucson Reunion.  His wife Lisa usually accompanies him to the PJ reunions, but had previous commitments this year that kept her from the festivities.  He currently lives with her in Traverse City Michigan, where he is continuing to pursue his photography passion while learning new aspects of the creative processes within that milieu.

Brian B. Hayes

Brian B. Hayes owns SeyahPublishing.com, a calendar publishing company, and…

.,  PublishPilot.com, a Public Relations company.  As a professional photographer, Brian began publishing calendars in 2003 and now distributes the most sought after glamour calendars in the United States. 

His annually released calendars are on the “Best Seller” list. 

Brian’s photography is focused on Fashion, Fitness, Glamour and Lifestyle magazines. His work has been published by top branded magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Cosmo, Marie Clair, ELLE, LOfficiel, Maxim, Hers, Shape and many others. 

Brian is known for his stunningly beautiful  portrait photography, and his technical skill, lighting and his gift for capturing the perfect moment. 

His personal standards for integrity are among the most respected in the industry.

Brain says, “Beautiful photography is our core product.  Creating a brand name and publishing business is what makes the our story a success.”