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571st Medical Detachment (Dustoff)
U.S. Army
The 571st Medical Detachment (Air Ambulance), famously known as "Dustoff," was activated in 1966 and deployed to Vietnam during the height of the conflict. Flying UH-1 Hueys, the unit provided rapid aeromedical evacuation, often braving hostile fire to rescue wounded soldiers from the battlefield. The 571st earned numerous commendations for valor and dedication, exemplifying the Dustoff motto, "So That Others May Live." After Vietnam, the unit continued its service in various locations, supporting both combat and humanitarian missions before eventual inactivation.
