82nd medical detachment dustoff

The 82nd Medical Detachment (DUSTOFF) was a distinguished U.S. Army aeromedical evacuation unit, first activated during the Vietnam War. Tasked with rapid helicopter medical evacuation missions, the unit adopted the call sign "DUSTOFF," symbolizing its commitment to rescuing wounded soldiers under fire. Throughout its deployments, the 82nd earned a reputation for bravery and efficiency, often conducting life-saving operations in hazardous combat zones. The detachment continued to serve in various conflicts, embodying the DUSTOFF legacy of "Dedicated Unhesitating Service To Our Fighting Forces."