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(Cox-Klemin XA-1 (later called A-1). Two ordered by the Army in 1923, but not delivered until 1925 and 1926. Served mostly at Kelly Field and France Field (Philippines). One pilot, one doc, and two patient capacity. Serial #s 23-1247/1248. Single Liberty 12 400 hp Engine. The Kelly Field bird got national renown when it provided disaster support to the Rock Springs, Texas Tornado disaster.)
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Japan DUSTOFF At Reunion

COL (R) Doug Moore is taking on looking for how to chronicle the 587th Med Det in Japan's history. Doug is interested in getting other veterans of Japan DUSTOFF together at the reunion. His home address is:

Doug Moore
8907 Kenilworth Drive
Burke, VA 22015

and his e-mail is: Doug.Moore@Amedd.Army.Mil 

If anyone has material Doug asks that they send it to him.


Helping Our Deployed Warriors

The holidays aren't the only time you may help our troops. Here are some suggestion.

  • Buy a prepaid phone card or a gift certificate for a soldier you know or for a soldier in need through the Army and Air Force Exchange Service; AAFES.com or 800-527-2345.
  • For a $25 donation, Operation USO Care Package will put together a package and send it to a loved one, or any service member, complete with a personal message from you; Operationusocarepackage.org or 800-876-7469.
  • Our military troops require and deserve continued support from those of us for whom they are fighting. Guaranteed to make any soldier ecstatic, a membership in the Military Care Package Monthly Club is the gift to give when you want to tell your family member or friend, that you care. BestGiftClubs.com

CNN Rides Along With DUSTOFF

Another good story / video on CNN about DUSTOFF crews; "Golden Hour" in Afghanistan. Has Dr. Sanjay Gupta doing a ride-along on a mission with the DUSTOFF crew. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2009/09/10/gupta.dust.off.cnn


Welcome Home Lone Star DUSTOFF
(Charlie Company, 2-4 GSAB)


CW2 Alex Boucher and Admin Guru, receive the Sikorsky Rescue Award.

CPT Chris Wingate, Executive Officer, and SSG Christina Martinez, Flight Medic, enjoying the festivities.

CW3 Caynan Picard and son receive DUSTOFF Coin from SGM Jeff Mankoff.

SSG Shane Pollock, Flight Medic, receives the Sikorsky Rescue Award from MG Brady.

CW3 Caynan Picard, TACOPS Officer and Pilot-in-Command, receives Sikorsky Rescue Award from MG Pat Brady.

Jessica Seefeldt, proud DUSTOFF spouse, receives DUSTOFF Spouse Coin from MG Brady for her contributions to the unit's FRG.

Jessica Boucher receives the DUSTOFF Spouse Coin from Major Mandril for her contributions to the Company's FRG.

Major Mandril and MG Brady present the Order of Saint Michael Award (Bronze) to CW4 Doug Jester, CW4 Mike Stollberg, CW4 Dennis Fletcher, and SFC Christopher Downey.
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Shaney Mandril gets a hug from MG Pat Brady after receiving the Lady of Loretto Award and a DUSTOFF Spouse Coin.

67Js pose for a picture during the recent MNC-I Surgeon Medical Synchronization Conference, Victory Base Complex (AL FAW Palace)


Front: 1LT Tyler Eikenberry C/7-158, MAJ Matthew Cox CDR C/3-10, CPT Brent Hayward MND-B EVAC officer, MAJ William Clyde CDR C/2-227, MAJ Guy Gierhart C/2-227 BN XO, MAJ Buddy Meador CDR C/1-52
Back: LTC(P) Scott Drennon TF MED DCCS, COL Bryant Harp 47th CSH CDR, COL Patrick Wilson - OTSG Health Care OPs, COL Jeffrey Foe MNC-I Deputy Surgeon, LTC Miles Armstrong MNC-I C3 Air Operations Officer, LTC Dan Barnes MND-B Division Surgeon Med Planner


Charles Kelly's Flight Jacket Donated

The flight jacket worn by Major Charles Kelly had long been a part of the 57th Medical Company’s orderly room. However, when the company folded its guidon and was transformed to a Charlie Company in a General Support Aviation Battalion, the link to the heritage appeared to be lost. However, it was in the trusted care of their battalion commander, LTC Scott Putzier. On the 24th of July 2009, the flight jacket, now housed in a new shadow box frame and protected by archival quality surroundings, was officially donated to the Army Medical Department Museum by the DUSTOFF Association on behalf of the Kelly Family. It was donated at the Gala Event celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the AMEDD Museum. Dan Gower made the presentation mentioning how Charles Kelly’s last words had become the motto of the DUSTOFF Association and a call to duty for thousands of DUSTOFF Warriors since his sacrifice on the battlefield in Vietnam on 1 July 1964. MG (R) Pat Brady spoke next about the man Charles Kelly and all that he signifies and what a great patriot and leader he was. MG (R) Pat Sculley, Chairman of the AMEDD Museum Foundation, accepted the jacket into the official archives of the AMEDD Museum.


Pat Brady shares a bit of history and insight into the man that was Charles Kelly.

Dan Gower presents the Charles Kelly Flight Jacket to the AMEDD Museum on behalf of the Kelly family from the DUSTOFF Association. 

Many thanks to Deb and Bert for going "above and beyond" to get this frame job done on short notice in time for the presentation!

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