Armond C. “Si” Simmons

Armond C. Simmons of Pell City, AL passed away in the early hours of Saturday, 28 Sep 18. He was surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Simmons was born and raised in Complete (Meridian), MS and earned a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from Mississippi State University. He was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. Mr. Simmons was one of the original pioneers of the helicopter medical evacuation called “Dustoff”. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after 24 years of military service. He also served 15 years with the U.S. Postal Service.

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Johnny West

Colonel Johnny West excelled as an aviator, commander and a senior staff officer making significant and long-lasting contributions to our DUSTOFF community, the Army Medical

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William Scott “Scooter” Drennon

COL William Scott “Scooter” Drennon’s distinguished 30-year career is marked by enduring contributions to MEDEVAC doctrine, leadership, training, and specifically to combat operations while serving

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CW3 Jason LaCrosse

CW3 (R) Jason LaCrosse illustrious Army career spanned 21 years. Jason served in almost every facet of the DUSTOFF mission, initially as a flight medic

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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

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Robert David Rose

Robert David Rose, age 85 of Winchester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the Col. Robert L. Howard State Home in Pell

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