Heroes of Vietnam's medical missions: Dustoff crews honored with Congressional Medal
Dustoff crews did it every day, over and over again," said Major General Patrick Brady.Recently, a group of Vietnam War veterans were finally recognized for their heroic efforts, and that includes a helicopter pilot from Benbrook,
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. Trump's plan for Social Security would ...
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
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.
A hero’s honor: Salinas Valley woman accepts Congressional Gold Medal for grandfather killed in WWII
At a San Francisco ceremony, Millie Cervantes will accept the Congressional Gold Medal for her grandfather, who died in ...
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Gold medal sought posthumously for Texas Marine
A Texas Marine killed in the line of duty in Iran 20 years ago is the subject of legislation calling for the award of a ...
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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 ...
‘Hello Girls’: The female telephone operators who helped win WWI
Campaign is on to have Congressional Gold Medal awarded the "Hello Girls" the Army's female telephone operators who helped win WWI.
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Isaac Stricker earned Eagle Scout — and then set his eyes on the Congressional Gold Medal
By Trisha Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Isaac Stricker is a young man who sets goals. He came to that realization when he was ...
Mooresville teen awarded Congressional Gold Medal for library STEM program that reached 14 countries
A Mooresville teen was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal last month for her volunteer work with a STEM library program ...
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South Iredell High senior awarded Congressional Gold Medal
South Iredell High School senior Nachammai Annamalai has received the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of her ...
'Moral courage:' Vietnam-era chopper pilot braved enemy fire day after day to rescue the wounded
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Patrick Henry Brady, 88, of New Braunfels, won the Congressional Medal of Honor for 'extraordinary courage' as a medevac pilot.