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SSG Thomas “Egor” Johnson was inducted into
the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame for his life-long impact on the DUSTOFF
Association and his contributions to the legacy of DUSTOFF. He
served 3 combat tours in Viet Nam and was awarded 17 Air Medals, 4
for Valor; the Bronze Star Medal; 2 Army Commendation Medals for
Valor; and 3 Purple Heart Medals. Upon his return from Viet Nam,
Egor set out to establish what has become the DUSTOFF Association.
It was his vision that the DUSTOFF Association would protect and
honor the legacy of Army aeromedical evacuation. The result of his
efforts is an organization that today stands in the breach to defend
such efforts as the award of the Combat Medical Badge to DUSTOFF
crewmembers. The Association has served as an advocate for
modernization of aircraft and equipment. His legacy as a DUSTOFFer
means putting others before oneself, never leaving a comrade behind,
standing up for those in need, taking one’s vision and making it
happen through persistent hard work, and living an honorable life
dedicated to serving our fighting forces. Egor Johnson was inducted
into the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame on 18 February 2007. |
