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Jim Truscott's Legacy
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
Jan 1
DUSTOFF Hall of Fame Procedures
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
Dec 25, 2025


DUSTOFF Reunion 2026
Once you click on the link below vit 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 of 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 our 24-hour reservation phone n
Oct 18, 2025
Article - How to Preserve the US Army’s Lifeline
Author: LTC (R) Chris Wingate Read the article HERE.
Jul 25, 2025
Cajun DUSTOFF in the news
Check the news at this LINK https://www.kplctv.com/2025/06/30/westlake-fire-cajun-dustoff-hold-hoisting-water-rescue-training/
Jul 2, 2025


A Legacy of Service
It may have been Friday the 13th but for these Soldier Medics it was graduation day and a day to celebrate. The Enhanced Combat Medic Course prepares Soldier Medics to perform at a higher degree of proficiency than their predecessors. Most, if not all, will graduate with having successfully tested for the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (Advanced). However, today, a graduate continues the family legacy of service. Peyton Spurrier, great granddaughter of Major C
Jun 14, 2025
From Country Boy to Country Hero: Decorated veteran recounts life as a Vietnam medevac pilot
BY SUE BALDANI COL Doug Moore is one of our DUSTOFF Heroes from the Vietnam War. He's a true patriot and gentleman. Here is a great story about him written by Sue Baldani. Highly recommended that you take time to learn more about this great American. Click Here To Read This Article
Jan 5, 2025


New Critical Care Flight Paramedic Course Opening
As is our tradition, SGM Jeff Mankoff, DUSTOFF Association Secretary and Former DUSTOFF Association President, opened the class with another presentation of "When I Have Your Wounded - The DUSTOFF Legacy" documentary. This documentary first aired in 2012 and has been shown hundreds of times and at virtually every opening ceremony for our new Flight Medics. Thank you Jeff for taking time to visit these new Warriors and share with them the legacy they now will continue. DUSTOFF
Dec 12, 2024
50th MP MWD takes flight with Cajun DUSTOFF
An interesting training collaboration between Cajun DUSOTFF and the Installation's MP Company - Read about it HERE
Dec 6, 2024
Ceremony to Celebrate the Congressional Gold Medal for Vietnam DUSTOFF Crews being signed into Law by POTUS
Story by Erin Perez, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence JBSA-FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS—On Sept. 26, 2024, President Joe Biden signed the “Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act” into law. This gold medal recognizes all the pilots, crew chiefs and medics who “served honorably during the Vietnam War aboard helicopter air ambulances.” U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (TX) and retired Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady, a Medal of Honor recipient and former Vietnam Dustoff pil
Nov 20, 2024


New Lifetime Member - Top of Class
SPC Blake Olson was presented with his DUSTOFF Association Life Member Certificate April 12th, 2024 for having the highest GPA in his graduating Critical Care Flight Paramedic F2 class. The certificate was presented by MSG Jason Sigmon, Senior Evacuation Operations NCO, representing MECCD, along with George Johnson, Military Business Development Manager, Collins Aerospace. Welcome to the DUSTOFF family and congratulations! Again, thank you to Collins Aerospace for sponsoring
Apr 28, 2024
Yakima DUSTOFF Rescues Hiker
Read about this great effort on the part of Yakima DUSTOFF.
Jan 9, 2024


Congressional Gold Medal Efforts Renewed
Bill seeks honor for Army Dustoff crews of Vietnam era By Paul Gilkes , Coin World Published: Sep 30, 2023, 8 AM Dustoff medical crew extracts wounded soldiers from a battlefield in Vietnam. Image courtesy of the United States Army. Legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate Sept. 14 seeks a congressional gold medal to collectively recognize the Vietnam War era’s DUSTOFF crews. It follows by six months a similar bill introduced in the house seeking to honor these teams, which
Oct 1, 2023


Donations are always welcome
If you have donation to make, you can do it HERE. Or use the QR code below
Feb 4, 2023
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