Vietnam, Dustoff and Congressional Gold Medal

Heroes of Vietnam's medical missions: Dustoff crews honored with Congressional Medal
Dustoff crews did it every day, over and over again," said Major General Patrick Brady.Recently, a group of Vietnam War veterans were finally recognized for their heroic efforts, and that includes a helicopter pilot from Benbrook,
Vietnam War’s ‘Dustoff’ crews to receive highest civilian honor
On September 24, 2024, President Joe Biden signed legislation awarding Dustoff crew members the highest civilian honor, the Congressional Gold Medal, for their “extraordinary heroism and lifesaving actions.”
Vietnam 'Dustoff' crews to be recognized with Congressional Gold Medal
The Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act recognizes Army medical evacuation helicopter crew members — pilots, crew chiefs and medics — “who served honorably during the Vietnam War aboard helicopter air ambulances,” the legislation says.
Dustoff crews honored with Congressional Gold Medal
SAN ANTONIO - A recognition ceremony was held on Monday to celebrate a new law awarding "Dustoff Crews" with a Congressional Gold Medal.The ceremony was held at
Vietnam War era dustoff crews honored with Congressional Gold Medal in Texas
Dustoff: The nickname given to pilots and crew members on medical helicopters. Men, and machines that in the Vietnam War, pioneered an entirely new and swift way to evacuate the wounded directly from the battlefield.
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Vietnam War-era "Dustoff" crews honored with Congressional Gold Medal
Nearly 50 years on, those helicopter pilots and medics were awarded with the Congressional Gold Medal this week. Janet ...
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The mission was aiding and delivering wounded to hospitals within the 'golden hour'
An Ashland resident who was a combat medic and did two tours in Vietnam as a Dustoff Medic, received a Congressional ...
Forefathers of modern MEDEVAC crews flew through hell for their soldiers in Vietnam
Vietnam War Dustoff crews earned their reputation through blood and sweat, paving the way for the modern military's medical evacs.
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MEDCoE hosts ceremony, recognizes passing of "Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act"
26, 2024, President Joe Biden signed the “Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act” into law. This gold medal recognizes the pilots, crew chiefs and medics who “served ...
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‘Moments of sheer terror’
War is hell, it’s often said, and soldiers who get hurt or killed in action are rightly honored for their courage and ...
Vietnam ‘Dustoff’ crews saluted in ceremony at Fort Sam Houston
Dustoff crew chief Wayne Aurich of Montgomery listens to speakers at a ceremony Monday at Fort Sam Houston for Army helicopter crew members who flew medevac missions during the Vietnam War as they ...