SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

DUSTOFF 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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DUSTOFF
HALL OF FAME

Special mention to those supporting DUSTOFF

CLOSING THE
FLIGHTPLAN

Honoring those who have filed their last flight plan.

2026 DUSTOFF SUMMIT

May 7th, 2026 (Thursday) – Arrival Day

  • 5:00 – 7:00 PM: Registration (7th Floor)
  • 5:00 PM: Hospitality Suite Opens 

May 8th, 2026 (Friday)

  • 10:00 AM: DUSTOFF Golf Tourney
  • 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Spouses Meet and Greet Luncheon 
  • 6:00 PM: Hall of Fame Induction Dinner (Mexican Buffet) Price :$68
  • 7:30 PM: Hospitality Suite Opens 

May 9th, 2026 (Saturday)

  • 09:00 AM: Professional Meeting
  • 10:00 AM -12:00 PM: Dustoff Spouses Mentorship Session
  • 5:00–7:00 PM: Registration (7th Floor)
  • 6:00 PM: Annual Awards Banquet (Chicken Piccata : $57 Sirloin Filet : $62 , or Seared Salmon : $57)
  • Closing the Flight Plan Memorial
  • 7:30 PM: Hospitality Suite Opens 

May 10th, 2026 (Sunday)

  • Departure

Once you click on the link below it will take you to our hotel website, then enter your arrival/ departure dates, and it will automatically populate your group name and discounted group rate. Be sure to enter the correct dates for the reunion or it will tell you that there aren’t any rooms available.

Please note that the group rate of $154 will be presented as $156 on the hotel website, inclusive of a tourism fee (TPID 1.25%). You may also call the 24-hour reservation phone number at 210-224-2500, option 2.

If you are calling, please remember to reference your group’s block code: DFR

Click here for the link to the hotel website

Bonnie Ng is at your service should any of our guest need any assistance booking their rooms.  Just a friendly reminder that the last day to make reservations at your group discount will be on: April 7, 2026

Golf Tournament

This year’s golf tournament will be held at The River Crossing Golf Club, Spring Branch TX. Approximately 25 miles from the Holiday Inn Riverwalk. Unlimited range balls and practice area & assigned golf carts. Food is available for purchase.

WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO

The Army Air Ambulance Unit plays a crucial role in military operations by providing rapid medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) and critical care in the air for injured or ill soldiers. This unit operates helicopters, commonly the UH-60 Black Hawk, 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.

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.

SUPPORT & SPONSORS

Special Mentions, News, And Updates

Jim Truscott's Legacy

When Jim Truscott filed his last flight plan his family donated a large number of “leave behin...

DUSTOFF Hall of Fame Procedures

In the interest of transparency and encouraging DUSTOFFers to consider nominating highly qualified m...

COL Bryant Harp

Bryant Harp elected to the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame in the 2025 election. Citation under development. In...

COL Erik Rude

Erik Rude elected to the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame in the 2025 election. Citation under development. Indu...