Colonel Nick Johnson excelled as an aviator, commander, and senior staff officer. General Pat Brady described him as one of the three finest DUSTOFF pilot/commanders he had ever served with. Nick served two tours in Vietnam – platoon leader with the lst Cavalry Division and Commander, Long Binh Dustoff where he flew 650 medevac hours […]
Sergeant First Class (Retired) George W. Hildebrandt epitomizes the best in the Army and Medical Aviation and the DUSTOFF tradition. From his early days as a ground medic, flight medic, and as a DA Civilian in the Office of Medical Evacuation Concepts and Capability Development (MECCD), George is a world-class contributor to the legacy of
George W. Hildebrandt Read More »
If you have donation to make, you can do it HERE. Or use the QR code below
Donations are always welcome Read More »
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected death of our beloved husband, father, son, uncle, brother, and friend, SFC John Joseph Harrington Jr (ARNG). He was born to John Harrington Sr. and Leana (Gibbons) on May 31st 1990, in Hartford, CT and raised in East Berlin. After earning a state diploma, he enlisted in
SFC John Joseph Harrington Jr Read More »
See this article about USAAD – Yakima as they continue to provide life-saving services to the Pacific Northwest.Read about it here
USAAAD conducts life-saving rescue of two civilians near Mount Adams Read More »
At the 2022 DUSTOFF Reunion held in San Antonio, three great men were inducted into the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame. Dave MacDonald, Scott Heintz, and Steve Peth were those three. Their citations that appear on their plaques that now reside on the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame Wall at the AMEDD Museum can be seen here:
2022 Hall of Fame induction ceremony Read More »
DUSTOFF FamilyFor the last 27 years I have have been decisively engaged in the management, direction, execution, documentation, and planning of this great Association. It is time to make some changes for the good of the future of this organization. Your current President, John McMahan, and I have been working on some re-organization and re-alignments
Message from your Executive Director Read More »
Over the last weekend, Yakima DUSTOFF performed three life-saving missions – all hoist missions at high altitude. Great word DUSTOFF Click here to read the story
Yakima DUSTOFF rescues Read More »
James (Jim) Bizer passed away on July 6, 2022. He was born May 9, 1931, in Medford, Wisconsin, to Eugene and Angeline (Maier) Bizer. After completing high school, he graduated the University of Wisconsin (Madison) in 1953 with a degree in Pharmacology. He joined the Army that September, commissioning as a 2nd Lieutenant in
Reunion 2022 was an amazing time this year. We held our Annual Reunion at the Holiday Inn – RIverwalk. Inducted into our DUSTOFF Hall of Fame were COL Retired Dave MacDonald, COL Retired Scoot Heintz and LTC Retired Steve Peth. Also honored were our DUSTOFF Aviator of the Year CW3 Richard Corley, DUSTOFF Medic of
DUSTOFF Annual Award Recipients Honored Read More »
