DUSTOFFers, do not let our legacy go untold. The DUSTOFF Hall of Fame honors those who exhibited our ethics and standards in their actions and their contributions were instrumental to the DUSTOFF mission. Do your homework. Find out about that man or woman who made a difference in your career by his or her inspiration. …
Share them inThe DUSTOFFer The DUSTOFFer would like to publish your article. If you have a recollection of a particular DUSTOFF or MAST mission, please share it with our members. If your unit was involved in an outstanding rescue mission or worthwhile program, please submit your essay about it to The DUSTOFFer. Do not worry …
by COL Ricky Ortiz I was asked a week ago to see if I could write an article for The Dustoffer. Without hesitation, I said yes. I was inspired by the opportunity to contribute a message that I hoped would have value. I thought that with all the current craziness going on, topics would flow …
Mideast Stars and StripesDecember 7, 2008 By Michael Gisick, Stars and Stripes JALALABAD, Afghanistan — A few minutes earlier they were standing in line for breakfast at the crowded chow hall, reconstituted eggs puddled on the griddle, coffee warming the Styrofoam in their hands. Then the walkie-talkies clipped to their pockets started talking to them. …
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Please welcome this new members of the DUSTOFF Association (joined since last publication listed in chronological order by date joining the Association)Randall HatfieldJohn McGeeDona Rita ZinoAllen MarkhamChristopher VillarrealThomas SeyboldMikana HalloranThomas WilloughbyColin BrantzTrevor WarrenRoy D. RidgewaySonny BaltimoreClyde AnnalaRandall K. CrewDonald Bigelow If you are interested in joining – please see this linkhttps://dustoff.org/membership/
A reprint from 2003 DUSTOFFer Newsletter My name is Craig Richardson and I am an Army Helicopter Instructor Pilot. Currently I serve with the 507th Medical Evacuation Company (MEDEVAC) in Fort Hood Texas. Recently I was deployed to Kuwait for Operation Iraqi Freedom. This story actually is a compilation of three major events culminating into …
Teaching Aviation Medicine during a pandemic “The mission isn’t stopping, so the training isn’t stopping.” The message, relayed by the School of Army Aviation Medicine (SAAM) 1SG, is one of perseverance and resolve. The Fort Rucker based school will continue training despite the challenges brought by the ongoing pandemic threat. COVID 19 has affected the …
We want your stories!Share them in The DUSTOFFer The DUSTOFFer would like to publish your article. If you have a recollection of a particular DUSTOFF or MAST mission, please share it with our members. If your unit has been involved in an outstanding rescue mission or worthwhile program, please submit your essay about it to …
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The Spring/Summer 2020 DUSTOFFer newsletter is now online here. We always need articles for publication. Send them to us at “executivedirector@dustoff.org”