Vietnam Dustoff Crews to Receive Congressional Gold Medal

#1 · 2024-10-07, 5:19 pm

President Biden has signed the Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act into law. Long sought by advocates, this legislation recognizes the pilots, crew chiefs, and medics who served honorably during the Vietnam War aboard helicopter air ambulances. The honor is collectively awarded to the more than 3,000 service members who flew between combat zones and field hospitals. Plans for the official Congressional Gold Medal presentation ceremony are under way and will be announced by the White House. Read more.

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