Vietnam War-era “Dustoff” crews honored with Congressional Gold Medal

Vietnam War-era “Dustoff” crews honored with Congressional Gold Medal

Vietnam War-era “Dustoff” crews honored with Congressional Gold Medal – CBS News

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During the Vietnam War, U.S. Army medevac teams flew into hostile combat areas, rescuing an estimated 900,000 wounded soldiers and Vietnamese civilians over the course of 11 years. Nearly 50 years on, those helicopter pilots and medics were awarded with the Congressional Gold Medal this week. Janet Shamlian reports.

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