DUSTOFF Related Links

The page last updated 15 April 2013.

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DUSTOFF: ARMY AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION IN VIETNAM - Good document showing the history of Army aeromedical evacuation in Vietnam.

Dennis Bishop created a Web site dedicated to the guys he served with in the 498th Dustoff. He was with the company from 12/69 to 1/71. The site contains pictures of the men of the 498th, Lane field, and other related miscellany--about 650 pictures in all.

Tom Grubb has started a new site dedicated to the 159th Med. Det. The Web site is for all 159th members 63- present. He is looking for everybody who ever served with the 159th.

Read the story written by the DUSTOFF Pilot who flew into hell on April 15th of 1971 to save the lives of our fallen Raiders. Eagle DUSTOFF, by Stanley C. Marcieski, DUSTOFF 97.

There's a Web site dedicated to the 237th Med. Det. (HA) with pictures, reunion announcements, etc. Stop in and see what's going on at the 237th Med.

Chuck Cooley has put up a site dedicated to the members of the 82nd Med. Det. (HA) in Vietnam.

CW2 Mike Rohrbeck, DUSTOFF 83, has put together a Web site dedicated to the 236th Medical Company Visit his site and check out the progress he's making.

Time magazine article about air ambulances in southeast Iraq titled Anatomy of a Medevac.

In the February 2003 issue of Soldiers Magazine (U.S. Army pub), page 44, there is a five page article with lots of color photographs about the 68th Medical Company's MAST operation on Oahu, Hawaii.

Si Simmons has his site back up again. Lots of information about DUSTOFF on his site.

There's another site telling the story of the rescue of DUSTOFF 65. Worth the time to go visit this site and read the Medic's View.

The newest guys on the block is another site dedicated to those of you that served in the 498th Medical Company (AA). Check them out.

The 126th Med. was activated and sent to Bosnia and maintain this informative site.

An interesting page from the Australian involvement in Vietnam tells a story about a DUSTOFF mission.

All you 'Original' guys should visit Doug Fonnesbeck's 57th Medical Detachment page. He has some nice pictures of his tour.

A story about a DUSTOFF mission as told by an Australian veteran.

I can't believe it! But, for just $24.99 you can now become a Medevac Pilot.

You medevac guys will want to stop by Thomas Maloney's Aircav Design site. He has original art of a 1st Cav. air ambulance.

A nice article about Modernizing the Medevac was presented on CNN Interactive.

You've got to stop by and see the DUSTOFF pictures David Freeman has available on his page. It's really good stuff.

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At first I thought it was just another search engine. But the more I use Findspot the more I find it quickens my searches. Try it and see whatcha think.

The Army Retirement Services offers a way to reach former Army members.

Your Own Private Eye - Investigate a person by name to conduct a background check and locate all information that is available online. Look for current residences and past addresses with contact information including telephone numbers, email addresses and possible relatives of your subject.

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Warbird Central - Dubbed the Warbird Sculptor by an entire generation of World War II veterans, Robert has chosen to chronicle the history of aviation in monumental bronze sculptures.

Waypoint AirMed & Rescue aims to cover all aspects of both rotary and fixed-wing air ambulance as well as other air rescue services. With an international focus, the magazine has a mix of news, analysis and features, with dedicated sections for providers, pilots, medical crew, commercial carriers, search and rescue, maintenance and cutting-edge technology.

LOGBOOK is a quarterly magazine covering the entire spectrum of aviation history, from the first flight to just yesterday. Civil, Military, Airline, General Aviation - They bring you the stories that have rarely or never been published before, told by the people who lived them.

US Army Warrant Officers Association.

Visit one of our sister units, the 210th Rescue Squadron. They provide search and rescue for the Alaskan Theater.

The Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia Brotherhood are civilians, military (all branches of service) that were pilots, mechanics, navigators, weathermen, drivers, security police and cooks that fought the war you heard about and the war you didn't. They didn't look for glory or ask for medals, they were called and went. A lot of them didn't return.

The Virtual Flight Surgeon has a very comprehensive links page with lots of information.

The Army Aviation Heritage Foundation has been founded to restore Army aircraft to flying condition and use them to educate the public on the role of Army Aviation.

This Web site is a member of The Aero Ring, a linked list of aviation websites. To visit other sites in the ring, click on one of these links.

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How would like to spend the rest of the month checking aviation links? Go into Aerolinks and you will find aver 5000 (at last count) aviation links.

The following museums contain air ambulance displays. A wall dedicated to DUSTOFF can be seen at the AMEDD Museum at Fort Sam Houston. The following exhibits can not be seen over the web, but you might like to note their locations in case you are traveling close to them. A very nice OH-13 in the 'MASH' configuration is on display at the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center. Both the NAS Willow Grove Air Park and the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum have UH-1Vs on display.

AA great Web site for aviators is AVweb. It's free, just sign up and create a password.

The NEMSPA is the National EMS Pilots Association and their AvNet newsletter.

FlightWeb is a page dedicated to the professional air medical pilot.

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Guardian Angels For Soldier's Pets - Supporting our Military, Veterans, and their beloved Pets to ensure the pets are reunited with their owners following a deployment (combat or peace-keeping mission) in harm's way to fight the global war on terrorism or unforeseen emergency hardship impacting their ability to retain their pet's ownership rights.

Wounded Warriors In Action - WWIA aids in healing the hearts and minds of our Nation's combat wounded heroes (Purple Heart recipients) by providing world-class outdoor sporting activities, chiefly consisting of hunting and fishing opportunities across America.

Operation Second Chance - They aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded service men and women and assist in the modification of housing to accommodate disabled veterans. They also assist the families of wounded service men and women and facilitate the transition of wounded service men and women back into civilian society.

Wounded Warrior Project - Provides programs and services to severely injured service members during the time between active duty and transition to civilian life.

The Virtual Wall is a Vietnam veterans memorial with each name or photo on The Virtual Wall index pages linked to a personal memorial page to a woman or man named on The Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Military.com is the trusted online home for 80 million Americans in the military community -- active duty, reservists, veterans, family members, defense workers and military enthusiasts.

Ever wonder what life was like on the hospital ships we visited? Well contact the Air Boss and visit the USS Sanctuary.

Take some time and visit the Military Order of the Purple Heart and their magazine.

The Academy of Health Sciences, the home of the combat medic.

The Army Home Page. The latest Army news, photo library, and more.

If you're curious about that aviation branch, check the Army Aviation Center.

Information on Veterans benefits and how to file/ask for them. Accordingly, there are many sites that explain how to obtain books, military/medical records, information and how to appeal a denied claim with the VA. Please pass this information on to every Veteran you know. Nearly 100% of this information is free and available for all veterans, the only catch is: you have to ask for it, because they won't tell you about a specific benefit unless you ask for it. You need to know what questions to ask so the right doors open for you and then be ready to have an advocate who is willing to work with and for you, stay in the process, and press for your rights and your best interests.

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