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Season 1 – Inside Combat Rescue

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"I have no problem sacrificing myself for someone else. It's my job." So says a member of the elite Combat Rescue unit of the U.S. Air Force, whose job it is to come to the aid of American or Allied forces who are either injured or are in extreme danger. "Inside Combat Rescue," the result of unprecedented access provided to National Geographic Channel, takes viewers inside the harrowing world of the brave airmen -- Pararescuemen or PJs, as they're known -- during a four-month deployment to Kandahar, Afghanistan. More than two dozen missions are chronicled in the series, using strategically placed cameras on airmen's helmets and more than 40 cameras mounted both inside and outside of the Air Force's Pave Hawk helicopters. PJs and their rescue teammates race against time to save Americans, coalition forces, Afghan allies and even local Afghan families caught in the crossfire within the "golden hour," the critical first hour that's often the difference between life and death.

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Inside Combat Rescue — Season 1

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Ted Duvall

Executive Producer

Jerry Decker

Executive Producer

Richard Wells

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 18, 2013 Visions of War A seasoned veteran, a new father, and a rookie fly into the heart of a battle to rescue two of their own. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 25, 2013 Whatever It Takes Barry's first deployment is inside a warzone; Matt and Trevor look after a new pararesueman they call "Babyface." Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 4, 2013 Into the Fire The critical window of time in which PJs strive to complete a rescue and offer the injured their best chance of survival a can be delayed by chaos and confusion. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 11, 2013 In the Crossfire What life is like in Afghanistan for Thomas, Justin, Chris and their fellow airmen; the team evacuates two Afghan allies who have been shot and must change their landing tactics when one of the guns on their chopper breaks in midair. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 18, 2013 Fog of War An elite Air Force paramedic rescue unit deploys to Afghanistan; an Afghan civilian is injured in an explosive device blast and the unite must treat and transport him to the hospital within the hour to save his life. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 25, 2013 Coming Home In the last weeks of deployment, a motorcycle-borne IED blows up near Kandahar city and 10 Afghan civilians need immediate rescue. Details Episode 7 Aired May 17, 2015 The Golden Hour The elite Combat Rescue members of the U.S. Air Force, Pararescuemen, have one mission: rescue American or Allied forces in danger; For the first time in their history, the they allow camera crews to cover their missions in Afghanistan. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 9, 2015 This Is a Nightmare In this new compilation episode, the PJ's confront their worst nightmares. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 28, 2016 Into the Hot Zone Everyday life for pararescuemen involves wounded soldiers, hot landing zones and inoperable weapons. Details
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Season Info

Executive Producer
Ted Duvall, Jerry Decker, Richard Wells
Network
National Geographic
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Documentary, War
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 18, 2013