Exploring Post 911 Emergency Management & Communications

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) will take place the third full weekend of October. This annual Scouting event connects Scouts globally via amateur radio. Operations are expected on 10m, 15m, 20m, 40m, 80m, 2m, and 70cm, utilizing CW and SSB modes. JOTA coincides with Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI).

10/12/2026

🚨 WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A U.S. AIR FORCE PARARESCUEMAN?

They’re not just trained to reach people in dangerous environments — they’re trained to find, rescue, stabilize, and recover them when every second matters.

From advanced medical equipment and patient monitoring to rescue ropes, parachute systems, navigation gear, communications, and aquatic rescue equipment, a Pararescueman’s loadout reflects one mission:

SAVE LIVES.

The gear can change depending on the mission and environment, but the level of preparation remains extremely high.

🪂 Airborne rescue
🩺 Emergency medical care
🌊 Aquatic rescue
🧗 Technical recovery
🛰️ Navigation & communication

This is why U.S. Air Force Pararescue is considered one of the most specialized rescue capabilities in the world.

Which part of the PJ loadout surprised you the most? 👇

10/12/2026

Rachel and its moisture will spread over portions of the Southwest United States and northern Baja California peninsula through this weekend. This will lead to increasing coverage of rainfall and for the potential for significant flash and urban flooding.

10/12/2026

10/11/2026

STEM contact upcoming with Massachusetts!

Learners at EcoTarium in Worcester will talk live via ham radio with Luke Delaney on the ISS!

Scheduled Thu. Oct. 15 at 15:25 UTC | 11:25 AM ET via AB1OC telebridge in NH.

Crew audio on 145.800 MHz FM, livestream link in graphic.