United States Air Force Academy in El Paso County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

"That Others May Live" 1976 — 2000

"That Others May Live" Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 3, 2023

1. "That Others May Live" Marker

Inscription. After Southeast Asia, the ARS modified nine of its HH-53s with a night/all-weather capability. However, after the failure of the Iranian rescue mission in April 1980, these aircraft were transferred from the ARS to Air Force Special Operations Forces (AFSOF) for another rescue attempt. The mission was never flown, but the AFSOF retained the modified HH-53s, called Pave Low III. When the USAF converted all HH/CH-53s to the Pave Low III, designated MH-53Js, they were also assigned to AFSOF as that force evolved into the AF Special Operations Command (AFSOC). ARS retained the HH-3Es for what was now called combat search and rescue (CSAR). However, they were not survivable in high-threat areas. One historian stated, "On the eve of Desert Storm, Air Force CSAR capability had been dramatically reduced from its peak during the war in Southeast Asia ... the HH-53s had been transferred to special operations. The remaining HH-3s were marginally combat- capable." The ARS began to replace its HH-3Es with the new HH- 60G "Pave Hawk," but none would deploy.

Instead, for Desert Storm, AFSOC deployed its MH-53Js, MH-60GS

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and AF Reserve MH-3Es for CSAR duties and special operations missions. Its crews executed several rescue efforts deep into enemy territory, including the recovery of an F-14 pilot. In 1993, the ARS was inactivated and its personnel and equipment transferred to the new Air Combat Command (ACC). During combat operations in the Balkans in the late 1990s, AFSOC deployed a task force of MH-53J/Ms and MH-60GS for CSAR taskings.

Erected by USAFA Class of 1981.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1980.

Location. 39° 1.247′ N, 104° 50.969′ W. Marker is in United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, in El Paso County. It can be reached from the intersection of Stadium Boulevard and North Gate Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: USAF Academy CO 80840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Front Range

and in Pikes Peak Region.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 3, 2023

2. "That Others May Live" Marker

America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Comanchería.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "That Others May Live" 1943 — 1975 (a few steps from this marker); "That Others May Live" 2001 — Present (a few steps from this marker); "That Others May Live" (a few steps from this marker); Honoring Heroes (a few steps from this marker); New Frontiers for Air Combat (within shouting distance of this marker); Global War on Terrorism (within shouting distance of this marker); War in the Balkans (within shouting distance of this marker); The Persian Gulf War (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in United States Air Force Academy.

More about this marker. Must have a valid ID to enter the USAF Academy grounds.

Regarding "That Others May Live" 1976 — 2000. ARS = Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service
CSAR = Combat Search and Rescue

"That Others May Live" Marker (1st marker on left) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 3, 2023

3. "That Others May Live" Marker (1st marker on left)

HH-3E Jolly Green Giant helicopter is in distance.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.