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Congressional Gold Medal Awarded to Vietnam War Dustoff Crews for Heroism.

This law authorizes the award of a Congressional Gold Medal to the US Army Dustoff crews of the Vietnam War, recognizing their collective, extraordinary heroism and life-saving actions. This symbolic honor acknowledges veterans who pioneered rapid medical evacuation, transporting nearly 900,000 casualties and significantly improving survival rates. The medal will be displayed at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum, preserving their legacy for future generations.
Key points
The highest civilian honor (Congressional Gold Medal) is granted collectively to the Vietnam War Dustoff crews for their heroic military service.
Formal recognition of the Dustoff crews' revolutionary role in battlefield medical evacuation, which saved countless lives.
Bronze duplicates of the medal will be struck and sold to the public, allowing citizens to commemorate this historical service.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2825
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-09-14