
ASSOCIATION

Membership in the DUSTOFF Association is open to anyone, active duty, National Guard, Army Reserve, or retired that is serving (or has served) with an Army air ambulance unit. While the Association is primarily made up of pilots, crew members (flight medics, crew chiefs), and flight surgeons, membership is open to anyone who actively supported in any capacity aeromedical evacuation programs in war or peace.

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ABOUT US
Whether you are active duty, part of the National Guard, in the Army Reserve, or retired, the DUSTOFF Association is your home. We bring together individuals who have been part of the noble mission of saving lives through air medical evacuation.

DUSTOFF ASSOCIATION
Honoring Our Air Ambulance Heroes
SPECIAL MENTIONS, NEWS, and UPDATES
COL Johnny L West passed away on May 1, 2026, at the age of 73. Born in August 1952 to Lee and Mary ...
May 1, 2026
John William Lowe, 91, Col, US Army (Retired) of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January ...
January 20, 2026
When Jim Truscott filed his last flight plan his family donated a large number of “leave behin...
January 1, 2026
In the interest of transparency and encouraging DUSTOFFers to consider nominating highly qualified m...
December 25, 2025
Digital DUSTOFFer
This is the eighth edition of the DUSTOFFer that is all digital online and available on all platforms. We welcome your feedback and input by email to executivedirector@dustoff.org.

Article – How to Preserve the US Army’s Lifeline
Author: LTC (R) Chris Wingate
Read the article HERE.

Award winning photo for sure
Photo taken as DUSTOFF rescues mountain climbers from 14000 foot peak – Colorado.

An interesting training collaboration between Cajun DUSOTFF and the Installation’s MP Company – Read about it HERE
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WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO
The Army Air Ambulance Unit, often known as DUSTOFF, plays a crucial role in military operations by providing rapid medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) and critical care in the air for injured or ill soldiers. The DUSTOFF legacy dates back to the Vietnam War, where the UH-1 Huey helicopters became iconic for their lifesaving missions. Today, this unit operates helicopters, commonly the HH-60M, UH-60L Black Hawk, or the UH-72 Lakota, equipped with advanced medical equipment and staffed by highly trained flight medics, nurses, and pilots. Their primary mission is to quickly retrieve casualties from the battlefield and transport them to field hospitals or trauma centers, significantly increasing the survival rate of wounded personnel. These units are also involved in humanitarian missions, delivering emergency medical aid in disaster zones. The efficiency and bravery of the Army Air Ambulance Unit have made it an indispensable part of modern military operations, saving countless lives both in combat and peacetime missions. Their work underscores the military’s commitment not only to tactical proficiency but also to the welfare and health of its personnel.















