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Erik is a seasoned Special Tactics Pararescueman (PJ) with over 10 years of operational experience in the Middle East and Africa. After his military career, he spent four years in the private sector as a contractor and executive protection agent. He’s a certified NREMT-Paramedic and holds credentials as a TECC and TCCC instructor, as well as certifications in PHTLS, ACLS, PALS, BLS, and confined space rescue. Erik leads with unmatched field knowledge and a deep commitment to high-performance training.

With nearly two decades as a PJ and OGA Medic, Clayton brings unmatched experience in tactical medicine, special operations, and global fieldwork. He’s spent 19 years in STS/ACC units and 16 years training others in high-threat medicine across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. In addition to his field credentials, he holds a Master’s degree in Emergency and Disaster Management and is a certified Master Instructor through the Air Education and Training Command. Whether teaching TECC or guiding advanced trauma response, Clayton delivers elite-level instruction grounded in real-world missions. Certifications: NREMT, TECC Instructor, AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS, AETC Master Instructor, CCAF Level I

TK is a tactical medic and rescue expert with over a decade of experience as an RQS Pararescueman and OGA contractor. He also brings 15 years of service as an ocean rescue specialist and has provided operational support across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. TK has served as an astronaut recovery specialist for NASA and commercial space crews and is a professional MMA fighter. He is certified as an NREMT-Paramedic, TECC Instructor, PHTLS Provider, and American Red Cross Instructor for both CPR and Emergency Medical Response.

With over 30 years of experience as a U.S. Air Force Pararescueman and Special Operations Medic, Gabe brings a deep well of combat-tested expertise to XPJ. He’s completed more than 20 deployments across Iraq, Afghanistan, Africa, and other global AOs, serving as a lead medic and CSAR/PR team leader for JSOC, and USG missions. Gabe has also managed multi-aircraft personnel recovery and CASEVAC operations across East Africa and advised on key DOD medical programs like BATDOK and CDP. His insights have been published in JSOM, Oxford Academic, and featured on the PJ Medcast—cementing his reputation as one of the most respected voices in the field. Certifications: NREMT-Paramedic, TCCC, PHTLS, Austere & Prolonged Field Care, Airborne, HALO, Dive, and Rescue Swimmer Qualified

Rod is a highly experienced Pararescueman with 10 years in active duty, operating in both SOPAC and CENTCOM regions. He has worked in executive protection roles and served as a Pararescue schoolhouse instructor. Rod is also a certified astronaut recovery specialist, supporting NASA and commercial space operations. His credentials include NREMT-Paramedic, as well as instructor-level certifications in TECC, TCCC, PHTLS, EPC, ACLS, and BLS. Rod brings a calm, mission-ready mindset to every training environment.