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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2025 DUSTOFF SUMMIT
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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.
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