Jonathan Courtright joined the Air Force in 2002 and finished the Pararescue pipeline in 2004. He's been assigned to Rescue and Special Tactics Squadrons and deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa over the past 14 years. Jonathan was awarded the Special Operations Medical Association Air Force Medic of the Year, Group Pararescueman of the Year, and Squadron NCO of the Year. His most recent assignment was as a Senior Instructor training Pararescuemen and Combat Controllers in advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures. He looks forward to passing on the lessons he has learned to help the next generation of PJ’s thrive in dynamic environments. Jonathan is currently enrolled in Physician Assistant school, in the same class with Brian Silva. 

Kris Tomes has been a PJ for 10 years with experience in operational leadership, both overseas and stateside. He began his Pararescue career as a reservist and is now Active Duty. He is well known at Pararescue Indoctrination for being extraordinarily motivating and inspirational, which earned him the 2017 BATG Instructor of the Year Award. Kris is currently the Instructor Supervisor of Special Warfare Prep. He can provide you accurate insight into what to expect immediately following basic training. 

Mr. Tony Capobianco, is a 28-year retired USAF Special Tactics Officer, Commander (342 TRS/720 OSS/125 STS), and current Special Warfare Pre-Dive Instructor Supervisor. Previously he performed duties as an INDOC instructor/instructor supervisor, proctored three classes, and was named Civilian of the Year for 2017. He also is an AETC Master Instructor who has an intimate understanding of all training requirements and what it takes to be a successful PJ candidate . Mr. Capobianco will energize, action, and impart his knowledge in an effort to best prepare you for selection.