Veteran Owned
Dr. Piercecchi began his path, as a member of the elite United States Air Force Pararescue career field, where he was trained as a Paramedic and Special Operations combat medic. In 2006, Dr. Piercecchi received the Air Medal for his conduct in Operation Red Wings, the rescue mission that would later become the subject of the book and major film, “The Lone Survivor”. On July 2, 2005, while under enemy fire in Afghanistan, Dr. Piercecchi was part of the USAF Pararescue team who extracted a Navy Seal trapped in enemy territory. While completing his college degree, Dr. Piercecchi is also proud to have been selected as a Pat Tillman Foundation Scholar in the second class.
Resources for Veterans
- If you are a Service Member or Veteran with an immediate crisis, please contact the Veteran Crisis Line at 800-273-8255, text 838255, or chat with someone at www.veteranscrisisline.net.
- Operation Red Wings Foundation (https://lonesurvivorfoundation.org)
- Sometimes the most devastating wounds suffered by our combat veterans are those you cannot see. The Operation Red Wings Foundation provides no-cost support to help veterans suffering from PTSD, chronic pain, and the symptoms of traumatic brain injuries.