mission central for
The Pararescue
'PJ' Association
Preserving the Heritage, History and Brotherhood of Pararescue
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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.
Get Ready! Here it Comes! Be There!
Announcing the 2027 PJA Reunion & PJ Rodeo
The 2027 PJA Reunion and PJ Rodeo will be held in Tucson, Arizona.
The PJ Rodeo kick-starts events May 16th, with the PJA Reunion round-up May 19th – 22nd
The 2027 PJ Rodeo Host Spotlight
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, located in the heart of Tucson Arizona is home to more than 11,000
joint and inter-agency personnel from 39 unique mission partners, which support six combatant commanders around the world every day.
joint and inter-agency personnel from 39 unique mission partners, which support six combatant commanders around the world every day.
The 355th Wing is the host unit for the installation in addition to its primary mission of deploying, employing and sustaining combat search and rescue and attack air power in support of combatant commanders anytime, anywhere in the world.
Carnivore Leadership
“A master class in leadership from one of the best to ever wear the uniform.” – “CZ doesn’t just teach us how to lead, he reminds us why we must.”
– “A decisive answer to the mealy-mouthed advice promoted in other leadership books.”
The PJ Association Store is proud to announce we have a limited inventory of ‘Carnivore Leadership’ available from the PJA Store. This is your opportunity to own a signed copy of this extraordinary book by a legendary leader. Order now. Supply is limited.
Drawing from over three decades in the U.S. military, including rising to the highest-ranking enlisted position as Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (E-10), Ramón “CZ” Colón-López delivers a no-nonsense blueprint for leadership that cuts through the fluff of traditional self-help books.
At the core of the book are CZ’s 20 Silver Bullets: hard-hitting, practical principles designed to deliver immediate impact. These aren’t vague motivational quotes—they’re battle-tested tools for accountability, straight talk, resilience, and turning potential into performance, whether on the battlefield or in the boardroom.
‘Carnivore Leadership’ isn’t about feel-good platitudes. It’s forged in the fire of real-world adversity: special operations missions, high-stakes decision-making, and building teams that thrive under extreme pressure. CZ contrasts “carnivores”—proactive warriors who take initiative, enforce standards, and lead with servant-hearted humility—against “herbivores” who avoid risk, make excuses, and settle for mediocrity.
In a world full of passive, reactive “herbivores”waiting for opportunities to come to them, true leaders are carnivores—decisive, action-oriented predators who hunt success with relentless focus, integrity, and grit.
Perfect for military professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, or anyone ready to step up and take charge. If you’re tired of waiting for permission to unleash your inner carnivore, this is your guide to guts, grit, and unbreakable greatness