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Paul Allen Sines, age 81, passed away on July 8, 2026.He was a decorated Army veteran. He retired as a 1st SGT, After serving 2 tours in Vietnam as a DUSTOFF combat medic, and other posted assignments, he returned to Georgia to make it his home. After retirement and moving into his civilian life, he continued to serve his country as a readjustment counselor at the Veteran’s Center, he worked various positions within the City of Savannah and Chatham County governments. He was

COL Johnny L West passed away on May 1, 2026, at the age of 73. Born in August 1952 to Lee and Mary West, he grew up in McGehee Arkansas with siblings Mamie, Warren and Sissy. Johnny graduated from Henderson State University in 1975 and entered the Army in January 1976 as a Medical Service Corps Officer. He attended flight school at Fort Rucker Alabama and became a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Pilot and began his lifelong association with the DUSTOFF community. During his 30

John William Lowe, 91, Col, US Army (Retired) of Mechanicsburg, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Holy Spirit Medical Center. He was born on June 17, 1934, in Providence, RI, to the late Joseph A. and Jane (Crowley) Lowe and was the widower of Marilyn (Merz) Lowe, Lt. Col, US Army (Retired), who passed away in February of 2017. During John’s long career in the US Army, he served as a Medevac helicopter pilot in Korea and Vietnam, Executive to the US Army Su

When Jim Truscott filed his last flight plan his family donated a large number of "leave behind" mementos. These were provided to Dave Zimmerman. Dave has worked diligently to see to it that they were donated to the units in which Jim served providing a glimpse into the past from one who walked the same terrain and flew the same airspace as they. The latest receipt comes from 68th Theater Medical Command headquarters in Germany. Those of us who knew Jim know the impact he co

In the interest of transparency and encouraging DUSTOFFers to consider nominating highly qualified members of the DUSTOFF legacy for consideration and voting for induction into the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame these Executive Council Procedures are provided for your information and action. Purpose: These procedures are designed to describe the process by which potential nominees are screened for qualifications, presented for voting, and for ensuring a fair consideration of all nomin

Bryant Harp elected to the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame in the 2025 election. Citation under development. Induction will be during the 2026 Reunion in San Antonio.

Erik Rude elected to the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame in the 2025 election. Citation under development. Induction will be during the 2026 Reunion in San Antonio.

Don Poe elected to the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame in the 2025 election. Citation under development. Induction will be during the 2026 Reunion in San Antonio.

Henry was born in Florida on February 15, 1945. He filed his final flight plan in Westlake Village, CA on December 20, 2025 at the age of 80. He was a highly respected DUSTOFF pilot with the 45th Medical Company (AA) in mid-1968 until early 1970. After completing his Army service, Harry completed his undergraduate and MBA degrees at Miami of Ohio University. Then Harry spent his career as a commercial banker. He is survived by his wife, Velma, who he met in Vietnam where she

DUSTOFF Hall of Fame Narratives attached Read each one carefully paying attention to evidence of the criteria for both nomination and selection to the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame. If you desire - you may click on the link below to download this file to your computer for ease of reading. 2025 DUSTOFF Hall of Fame NarrativesDownload