Richard T. Kight

Richard T. Kight

Brigade General Richard T. Kight (died June 17, 2001)was commander of the U.S. Air Rescue Service from 1946-1952, and penned the Pararescue Creed: "It is my duty as a Pararescueman to save life and to aid the injured. I will be prepared at all times to perform my assigned duties quickly and efficiently, placing these duties before personal desires and comforts. These things I do, "That Others May Live.". Originally titled "The Code of the Air Rescueman", it is still used by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC). He also had an award named after him.

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