Medical Museum Lecture Series

When:
In person at NMHM
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2 p.m.

Where:

National Museum of Health and Medicine
2500 Linden Lane
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

What:

During the Vietnam War, "Dustoff" became the name for helicopter medical evacuation missions that transformed battlefield medicine. Beginning with the first five Huey helicopters deployed to Vietnam, unarmed Dustoff crews evacuated more than 900,000 wounded and injured between 1962 and 1973. Their work helped wounded service members reach lifesaving care within the critical "golden hour" after injury. Join Donald Hall, Ph.D., as he explores the history, innovation, and lasting impact of Dustoff and the evolution of battlefield medical evacuation Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 319-3300 during the Vietnam War.

Cost:

FREE! Open to the public. No RSVP required.

Contact:

For more information, email USArmy.Detrick.MEDCOM-USAMRMC.List.Medical-Museum@health.mil

Request ADA accommodations 10 business days in advance at (301) 319-3303 or by email to: USArmy.Detrick.MEDCOM-USAMRMC.List.Medical-Museum@health.mil.

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