Heroes of Vietnam's medical missions: Dustoff crews honored with Congressional Medal
It impacted millions, internationally. The Congressional Gold Medal is America's highest civilian honor. To honor every Dustoff crew member, the U.S. Mint will strike just one gold medallion, which will be displayed at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio.
Vietnam War era dustoff crews honored with Congressional Gold Medal in Texas
Dustoff: The nickname given to pilots and crew members on medical helicopters. Men, and machines that in the Vietnam War, pioneered an entirely new and swift way to evacuate the wounded directly from the battlefield.
Vietnam War’s ‘Dustoff’ crews to receive highest civilian honor
On September 24, 2024, President Joe Biden signed legislation awarding Dustoff crew members the highest civilian honor, the Congressional Gold Medal, for their “extraordinary heroism and lifesaving actions.”
Dustoff crews honored with Congressional Gold Medal
SAN ANTONIO - A recognition ceremony was held on Monday to celebrate a new law awarding "Dustoff Crews" with a Congressional Gold Medal.The ceremony was held at
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Vietnam Dustoff crews finally receive Congressional Gold Medal
On Sept. 26, 2024, the Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act became law. President Joe Biden signed the legislation, which had bi-partisan support in both the
Vietnam 'Dustoff' crews to be recognized with Congressional Gold Medal
The Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act recognizes Army medical evacuation helicopter crew members — pilots, crew chiefs and medics — “who served honorably during the Vietnam War aboard helicopter air ambulances,” the legislation says.
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The mission was aiding and delivering wounded to hospitals within the 'golden hour'
An Ashland resident who was a combat medic and did two tours in Vietnam as a Dustoff Medic, received a Congressional Gold ...
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South Iredell High senior awarded Congressional Gold Medal
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'Moral courage:' Vietnam-era chopper pilot braved enemy fire day after day to rescue the wounded
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