Newest Flight School Honor Graduate

1LT Eric Kulkarni, 67J, was presented with his DUSTOFF Association Life Member Certificate on January 11th, by COL Sam Fricks, Director, MECCD for having the highest GPA in his graduating flight class and Distinguished Honor Grad. Also present to make the presentation was George Johnson representing Collins Aerospace, the sponsor of the Lifetime Membership Award for each top-of-the-class MSC graduate from flight school and the Critical Care Flight Paramedic Course. We welcome Eric to the DUSTOFF Family and wish him well as he assumes his duties as a DUSTOFF aviator! Thank you to Collins Aerospace for their continued support!

ANNOUCMENTS

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DUSTOFF Hall of Fame Procedures

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COL Bryant Harp

Bryant Harp elected to the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame in the 2025 election. Citation under development. Induction will be during the 2026 Reunion in San

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COL Erik Rude

Erik Rude elected to the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame in the 2025 election. Citation under development. Induction will be during the 2026 Reunion in San

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COL Gerald “Don” Poe

Don Poe elected to the DUSTOFF Hall of Fame in the 2025 election. Citation under development. Induction will be during the 2026 Reunion in San

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CW2 Harry Miller

Henry was born in Florida on February 15, 1945. He filed his final flight plan in Westlake Village, CA on December 20, 2025 at the

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