At long last, a fitting tribute to our brothers and sisters who died in the conduct of a medical evacuatioin mission has been accomplished. These images are early photographs of the five granite monuments installed last week at the AMEDD Museum on Fort Sam Houston. They are located in the pergola that houses a UH-1, …
Since 1983, Lou Reda Productions has worked hard to preserve and share America’s military history through film. The company has been a longtime collaborator with networks including the History Channel and National Geographic, producing high-quality, non-fiction programming. Currently, we are hoping to be in pre-production for a Vietnam series for television. We are looking for …
By: Cpt. Marjorie A. Evans and Sgt. 1st Class Billy Raines Fort Rucker, Alabama—An unveiling ceremony for the Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Aircraft 26995 Capability Development Tool was hosted on Fort Rucker, Alabama, on April 14, 2022 by the Medical Evacuation Concepts & Capabilities Division (MECCD), Medical Capability Development Integration Directorate (MED CDID). The historic occasion …
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Stay tuned for news to follow concerning the actual timeline of events. However, here is what we are sure of as of July 7, 2022.Dates for Reunion 2023 are 15-19 February 2023Location is Holiday Inn – Riverwalk, San Antonio Texas Click Here for Hotel Reservations – 6-17 February 2023 is the Flight Paramedic Refresher Course …
Roger Martin Weed was born February 26, 1943 in the Village of Warsaw, New York to Florence and Walter Weed. Roger was raised in Arlington, Texas. He was active in Boy Scouts, an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1961. Roger graduated from …
We are pleased to announce that Haley L Crawford – Daughter of CPT Gregory Crawford, Midland MI was selected as the 2022 DUSTOFF Scholarship winner. She will be attending Saginaw Valley State University Information on how and when to apply can be found here. ALSO BEING AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS FROM OTHER ARMY AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE …
LTC Stephen Boyer Peth enlisted as a Private and rose to Lieutenant Colonel. Serving as a Warrant Officer with the 159th Medical Detachment in Vietnam, he evacuated 3006 patients. In one four-day period, he logged 51 missions and evacuated 251 seriously wounded patients. Of his 3579 flying hours, 1639 were combat hours. His extraordinary heroism …
COL David “Scott” Heintz’s exemplary 26-year career embodies the DUSTOFF tradition. He set the foundation for the Army’s Aeromedical Evacuation transition into the 21st century. As commander of D Company, 326th Medical Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) his company was the first MEDEVAC company to arrive in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert …
COL David MacDonald’s distinguished 25-year military career was marked with lasting contributions to MEDEVAC structure, doctrine, and materiel across the full spectrum of military operations. As a Medical Evacuation Battalion Commander, Department of Army Staff Officer and Director of Medical Evacuation Proponency Directorate; he preserved the DUSTOFF Legacy while adapting the MEDEVAC mission for the …
In Vietnam, LTG Quinn H. Becker commanded the 15th Medical Battalion, parent unit of the famed 1st Cavalry Division’s Air Ambulance Platoon. This introduction to helicopter medical evacuation led to his career-long support of the DUSTOFF mission. An orthopedic surgeon by training and a senior flight surgeon, he was a self-described field doctor. His credibility …