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The rescued pilot is now the AF Chief of Staff. These rescue stories are very motivating and fun to read. I recall, I hope correctly when Scott O'Grady was shot down, the Mediterranean Amphibious Ready Group who was in the East Med was tasked to pick him up. As many of you know, one of the MEU's many pre-deployment Special Operations Capable check off items is the tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP). The trap mission on O'Grady drew a lot of interest of course and there were many non-essential personnel trying to get on the helos. One who got on for sure was the MEU commander. Instead of helping run the op from the LFOC he elbowed his way onto the manifest. Nevertheless, O'Grady was found and brought back to the ship.
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/..._term=Editorial - Military - Early Bird Brief
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/..._term=Editorial - Military - Early Bird Brief