There are approximately 350 Air Force pararescue on active duty.
The only watecraft the Air Force has are the ones that Special Forces uses for recovery and Rescue missions.
In USAF Pararescue (PJ), the "J" stands for Jumper. The term "PJ" originated from the "P" for parachutist and "J" for diver, which were used on aircrew flight logs to denote personnel who jumped from aircraft. While the role has evolved, the nickname "PJ" has stuck.
Combat search and rescue is the primary Air Force recovery method utilized to conduct PR taskings.
Yes, all Air Force Pararescue members are active duty personnel.
Airman 1st Class Hackney Awarded Air Force Cross September 9, 1967 On this date, Airman 1st Class Dwayne D. Hackney was awarded the Air Force Cross for rescuing a pilot in operations in Vietnam. Hackney, a para-jumper with the 37th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron had already become a legend in the world of rescue, becoming the most decorated para-jumper to serve in Vietnam. http://www.mortkunstler.com/history/archive.htm?mn=09&dn=09&y=2007&dc=0909
Air/Sea rescue......................
Yes, there are women para-rescue jumpers in the U.S. Air Force, known as PJs. While the majority of PJs have historically been male, the first women were allowed to join this elite unit in recent years, reflecting a broader push for gender integration in military roles. Women PJs undergo the same rigorous training and are fully qualified to perform search and rescue missions. Their inclusion marks a significant step toward diversity in specialized military fields.
AFMAN 31-229, para 3.
Alan Rowe has written: 'Air-sea rescue in World War Two' -- subject(s): Great Britain, Great Britain. Royal Air Force. Air/Sea Rescue Service, History, Search and rescue operations, World War, 1939-1945
Air Rescue happened in 1992.
Air Rescue was created in 1992-03.
The United States, using Delta Force operators and Air Force helicopters.